March 2021
a publication of Lakeside Lutheran High School Volume 10: Issue 7
LLHS FED eration CONnection
920-648-2321 • info@llhs.org • 231 Woodland Beach Rd. Lake Mills, WI 53551
“He breaks the pow’r of canceled sin; He sets the pris’ner free. His blood can make the foulest clean; His blood avails for me.” (CW 340 v. 4) As Christians, we confess our sins daily. We know that Jesus forgives us. Yet, we continue to wrestle with our sins. They plague us, even after we confess them and are absolved. Why can’t we just confess our sins, be forgiven, and never remember them again? Some mistakenly believe that the memories of past sins are God’s punishment. They think that though they are forgiven, they must pay for their sins in order to earn forgiveness. They repeatedly beat themselves up, trying to free themselves from the memories of past sins. In spite of their efforts, sin’s grip lingers. What should we do when sin’s guilt remains? The words of the above hymn point us to Christ alone where true freedom from sin is found. The stanza begins, “He [Christ] breaks the pow’r of canceled sin.” As Christians, we know and believe that Jesus forgives our sins by his perfect life, innocent death, and glorious resurrection. Our sins are “canceled” just as the hymn says. Yet, forgiven sins may still at times try to exert “pow’r” over us. Even though they are only memories, thoughts of sin may arise in our minds. They try to convince us that they are in control. But, they have no power. We are forgiven through Christ and nothing can steal our forgiveness or take us from him. Lent continually reminds us not to gaze at ourselves, but to lean wholly on Christ. We don’t need to be haunted by the memories of past sins. Instead, by faith, we know and believe that what Christ did for us on the cross fully pays for our sins. This allows us to focus on him alone. Our sinful nature is then made subject to him. Through Christ alone, sin’s power is destroyed. Lord, during Lent, focus our hearts and minds continually on our Savior who truly “breaks the pow’r of canceled sin.” Amen.
Jim Grasby is principal of Lakeside Lutheran High. Reach him at 920.648.2321 or jgrasby@llhs.org
contact info 920-648-2321· office@llhs.org 231 Woodland Beach Rd. · Lake Mills, Wis. 53551
Appointments recommended but not required. To celebrate 100 days of in-person instruction on February 11 by God’s grace, Lakeside students, faculty, and staff were treated to 475 cookies prepackaged from BonTon Bakery in Jefferson. We truly are Better Together.
lakeside good news E notes ØØ Warrior Dance Team saw its state banner installed in the East gym alongside other sports to reflect WDT regional championships in 2018 and 2019 as well as their state qualifying performances in either pom, kick or jazz in 5 of the last 9 years. Well-deserved! ØØ At the virtual Capitol Conference tournament February 1, Warrior forensics once again won the championship, marking the 11th straight conference title for our student speakers and coach Steve Lauber. ØØ Warriors wrestle post-season! Senior Riley Schmidt (Peace, Janesville), soph Dane McIlvain (St. Matthew, Janesville), and freshman Sam Schmidt (also Peace) advanced to sectionals after 1st or 2nd place regional wins. Sophs Elijah Grow (St. Andrew, Middleton) and Hunter Sommer (Zion, Columbus) and freshman Noah Weidner (Zion, Columbus) also made regional podiums, placing third in their weights. ØØ The Warrior boys clinched the basketball conference title this season. Sophomore Levi Birkholz (Trinity, Watertown) broke the school single-game scoring record by putting up 43 points in a win over St. Francis. Cam Kuepers (‘17, Our Redeemer, Madison) had held the previous record with 42 since 2017. ØØ In related news, the varsity boys’ win in their last regular season home v. Catholic Memorial on Feb. 13 marked the 300th career win for Coach Todd Jahns (St. Paul, Lake Mills), dating back to his days at KMLHS. ØØ Teens for Christ—the largest student group in the school—have several service opportunities that appeal to different talents and interests. Some tied fleece blankets and donated the finished products to Alpha Resource Center in Watertown for families in need this winter. Other teens surprised faculty and staff in late January by handing out treats to show appreciation for all the work done to keep kids engaged and learning. In the week leading
up to Valentine’s Day, officers sponsored ØØ The Warrior Band announced that a summer a “Random Acts of Kindness” challenge. season is on, with several parades planned Students and staff could pick “random act idea” for June & July and more expected to be slips and add completed acts into a “done” pail added. Interested instrumentalists as well as for counting toward a goal of 500 in the week. Color Guard (flag twirlers), Honor Guard and So many kind acts were done that music was Banner Bearers are needed! Interested 8thplayed during passing periods the following 12th graders are invited to contact Director Friday to celebrate. Glen Pufahl with questions and explore the summer band registration site for dates and ØØ In early Feb., 86 Warrior teens heard where cost at llhs.org/apps/pages/summerband they’re headed among 14 mission trips Operation Go has planned for this summer to Texas, Alaska, Louisiana, New Jersey, Utah, Iowa, Tennessee, California and Alaska. So many opportunities to shine Jesus’ light! Read more about the trips and students involved at llhs.org/opgo
ØØ Culver’s of Lake Mills hosted a Scoopie Night when 10% of sales over 3 hours came back to us. Our hamburger and ice cream-loving friends helped raise over $235 for STEM Club! ØØ We were blessed to host another Pastors Day on Feb. 11 when we welcomed 27 ministers to campus. 368 teens (86.6%) from 28 different congregations met with shepherds from 20 federation and 8 non-federated congregations. Thanks from the entire Lakeside family to all of our area ministers. We appreciate you! ØØ Pops Concert on February 14 featured separate in-person concerts for instrumentalists and singers. Additional groups including Jazz and Percussion ensembles performed for the first time in the school year. Archived recordings of the concerts are kept on livestream.com/ llhslive ØØ Senior Connor Slattery (St. Paul, Lake Mills), a member of the Lakeside Bowling Club, earned a trip to the state high school bowling tournament set for the first weekend in March by placing seventh among 71 student bowlers in Lakeside’s district under the Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin, which organizes 14 districts statewide for nearly 200 high school bowling teams.
HOST FAMILIES NEEDED
Dairyland Collegiate League, a woodbat summer baseball league (run by LL alum Collin McBride) has a 2021 June-July opportunity for hosting ambitious, wellrounded student-athletes. DCL hopes that LL federation baseball fans might enjoy building new relationships and mentoring a potential future MLB player during a 40-game season. Many lifelong friendships are forged through this experience since many families remain in touch with players as they move through the next levels of baseball and beyond. See DairylandCollegiateLeague.com for details and contact info.
Grand Event X: Denim & Diamonds Join us Saturday, April 10 from 2-6 p.m. for an open-house style Grand Event. This will allow for both social celebrating and social distancing—all to support the mission of Lakeside! Join us for an hour or for the whole afternoon at the posh Hay Loft venue just east of Watertown. It’ll be a gorgeous Warrior denim blue afternoon of food, drinks, fellowship and fun! Visit llhs.org/grandevent for links to info, tickets, sponsorships, how to donate to the auction and more. Thank you for your support of our teen ministry!