July 2023
a publication of Lakeside Lutheran High School Volume 12: Issue 11
LLHS FED eration CONnection 920-648-2321 • info@llhs.org • 231 Woodland Beach Rd. Lake Mills, WI 53551
IT'S A LAND OF TOYS Reach Principal Schultz at dschultz@llhs.org. He’ll reply after he unloads his kayak from his Harley.
Lake Mills is the Land of Toys. I noticed that as I filled up my car at a popular gas station in town on a Saturday morning. It was a very busy place, filled with a variety of speedboats, fishing boats, pontoon boats, and jet skis—all pulled by $50,000 (give or take) trucks.
For those not interested in water sports, there were also ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and 2- and 3-wheel motorcycles getting fueled up for the day. All of these people had to watch out because the RVs (fifth wheels, motorhomes, campers) were pulling into the gas station as well, and you didn’t want to get in their way. Every so often, a small vehicle with a kayak or a paddleboard would dart between the pickup trucks, trailers and RVs. It was all quite a sight. Every form of motorized recreation was there—all getting gassed up for a day of fun in sunny Lake Mills. I’m not criticizing anyone who has these toys sitting in their driveway! If God has blessed you with the means to purchase and operate one of these (or maybe a few!)— may God bless your recreation!
But let that not be where you get your source of self-worth: “I am somebody, because of my shiny boat!” Or… “I’m nobody, because all I have is this lousy kayak.” Whether you own a pontoon or a paddle board, a Harley or a bicycle—you are somebody because of your Savior Jesus Christ. God “highly favors” you (Luke 1:28) and has paid a great price for you! You were bought “not with gold or silver, but with the precious blood of Christ, a Lamb without blemish or defect” (1 Peter 1:18). You are priceless in God’s eyes, and he deeply cares about you. Remember that, the next time you compare your neighbor’s speedboat to yours —or, the next time that speedboat pulls up next to your old, rundown car. You are spiritually rich because Jesus has given you salvation! And that is why you are somebody.
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June 26–July 7 ........................................................ School office closed July 1–15 ........................... Warrior Band Trip to Badlands & Calgary July 10–13 ................................. Elementary Distance Running Camp Elementary Football Camp July 17–20 ...................................................... Elementary STEM Camp July 24–27 .............................................. Elementary Volleyball Camps August 1...............................Health forms due for sports participation 1st Day high school football practices/eqp day Aug 2 & 8 ................................. 2023/24 Registration Nights | 5–8 PM August 3 ............... A Cappella Choir sings Anthem at Brewers game August 7–9 ............................................ Elementary Pom Dance Camp August 7 ............................ 1st day of Girls Golf & Youth FB practices August 14 .................. 1st day Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Volleyball Board of Regents | 6:30 PM August 16 ............................................................ Freshmen Orientation August 17 .......................................................... 1st day of classes for all Opening Service, Installation of new Faculty | 8:10 AM
Congratulations to our Boys Track & Field team—
2023 Division 2 State Champions!
Videography instructor Mr. Todd Hackbarth has created a highlight reel, from the colorful police & fire escort through town to interviews and events all the way to receiving the trophy.
Scan the QR or go to bit.ly/3Nia7Of