1 KNIGHTWATCH January 15, 2016 FROM THE PRINCIPAL . . . Adam Kirsch Let’s Go… Stand Up for What is Right So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter. (2 Thessalonians 2:15) Paul writes these words to a young church that was facing persecution – specifically from the Jews who rejected the message of Christ as Savior. He knew that the church members would face pressure from persecutions, false teachers, worldliness, and apathy to waver from the truth and to leave the faith. His encouragement was to stand firm in the teachings and truth of God’s Word. This is our same command as well. Christians are continually being bombarded by the same pressures facing the Thessalonians. Persecution, false teachers, worldliness, and spiritual apathy are a part of our society – and also our Church today. It is very clear in Scripture that we will face these. Our charge is to stand steadfast in the midst of these challenges with the strength that comes from our Heavenly sustainer. We stand on the Truth contained in God’s Word as the source of direction, advice, and hope for our lives. What is even more difficult for many Christians is to stand opposed to the things of the world that run contrary to God’s Word. When Christians stand against culture we are accused of being intolerant, judgmental, and hypocritical. We are attacked for not being accepting of every philosophy or worldview. We must continually pray that God allows us the opportunity to hold onto the truth. That he gives us the strength to face the arrows of Satan and to stand firm with the protection he provides (see Ephesians 6:10-17). Our lives depend on it. Let’s Go!
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KNIGHTWATCH
January 15, 2016
Let’s Go –
FROM THE PRINCIPAL . . .
Adam
Kirsch
Let’s Go With Confidence
How confident are you?
I have found that there is a fine line between confidence and arrogance. This line is
blurred when you look at individuals who are often in a position of power or authority
– politicians, athletes, celebrities, pastors, teachers, and even principals. The world
continues to share the message that pride and self-assurance are one of the ways to get
ahead in this world, but as Christians we recognize that “pride comes before the fall”
(Proverbs 16:18).
So what are Christians to do? Are we called to waver when confronted with
challenges or to meekly go about our business? Absolutely not. We are, however,
called to place our confidence in something outside of ourselves. We are called to put
our confidence not in our own power, but in the power that has come as the Holy
Spirit has gifted us with authority.
We go out in the world, not scared or ashamed of who we serve but in full confidence
that He goes alongside us – protecting us, guiding us, and upholding those who trust in
Him. We go with the Word of God as an offensive weapon understanding that it, and
it alone, has the power to transform lives. We go with confidence understanding that
we “can do all things through Him who gives us strength” (Philippians 4:13). May we
receive the authority of God and go out with the assurance that, in Him and through
Him, we can serve with confidence. Let’s Go!
Let’s Go…
Let’s Go… Stand Up for What is Right
So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either
by our spoken word or by our letter. (2 Thessalonians 2:15)
Paul writes these words to a young church that was facing persecution – specifically from
the Jews who rejected the message of Christ as Savior. He knew that the church members
would face pressure from persecutions, false teachers, worldliness, and apathy to waver
from the truth and to leave the faith. His encouragement was to stand firm in the teachings
and truth of God’s Word.
This is our same command as well. Christians are continually being bombarded by the
same pressures facing the Thessalonians. Persecution, false teachers, worldliness, and
spiritual apathy are a part of our society – and also our Church today. It is very clear in
Scripture that we will face these. Our charge is to stand steadfast in the midst of these
challenges with the strength that comes from our Heavenly sustainer. We stand on the
Truth contained in God’s Word as the source of direction, advice, and hope for our lives.
What is even more difficult for many Christians is to stand opposed to the things of the
world that run contrary to God’s Word. When Christians stand against culture we are
accused of being intolerant, judgmental, and hypocritical. We are attacked for not being
accepting of every philosophy or worldview. We must continually pray that God allows us
the opportunity to hold onto the truth. That he gives us the strength to face the arrows of
Satan and to stand firm with the protection he provides (see Ephesians 6:10-17). Our lives
depend on it. Let’s Go!
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SNOW DAYS In the event severe weather conditions would occur, please check one of the local media
outlets for information on school closings. Our recommendation is that you check the WTMJ website
(www.todaystmj4.com) for the earliest and most up-to-date information. Other media outlets broadcasting school
RED KNIGHT BASKETBALL FANS - DRESS UP THEMES: Any Red Knight fan, young or old, that is interested in dressing up with our student section at basketball games this season can use
the following schedule to plan their attire for the games. Go Red Knights!!!
BOY’S Date and Location Dress Up Theme 01/15@home vs Nicolet Red & White (and Superfan shirts) 01/22@Germantown Neon 01/29@Port Washington Tie dye 02/02@home vs Cedarburg Thrift Shop 02/05@Homestead Jersey Day 02/09@home vs Grafton Flannel 02/12@home vs Whitefish Bay Pack the Gym Shirts (Black Out) 02/16@home vs Brook East Bandannas 02/19@Nicolet White Out 02/25@home vs Germantown Patriotic
GIRL’S Date and Location Dress Up Theme 01/15@Nicolet Red and White Out (and Superfan shirts) 01/22@Home vs Germantown Neon Out 01/28@Home vs Port Washington Tie Dye 02/02@Cedarburg Thrift Shop 02/05@Home vs Homestead Jersey Day 02/08@Grafton Flannel 02/12@Home vs Whitefish Bay Black Out (Pack the Gym Night) 02/18@Home vs Nicolet Patriotic
ATHLETICS . . .
Keith Kalous
Athletic Director
Milwaukee Lutheran Athletics Week of January 18th to January 23th:
Thursday, January 21st :
Swimming Triangular @ Home vs. Whitnall, Lake Forest Academy 6:00 PM
Friday, January 22nd :
Girls Basketball @ Home vs. Germantown 5:45 & 7:30 PM
Boys Basketball AWAY vs. Germantown 5:45 & 7:30 PM
BASKETBALL FANS – Varsity Boys and Girls will be playing at Concordia Chicago
on Monday. Fans can listen to the game on a radio broadcast at the following
link: mixer.com/cucougars. Our own alumni, CJ Selner, will be broadcasting the
game! Girls play at 12:00 and Boys play at 1:30pm.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS/ MLHS Tickets: Milwaukee Lutheran will play Oostburg
at the Bradley Center on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 2:30pm. That night the Milwaukee Bucks
will play the Orlando Magic. Tickets are $39 (these prices are below face value) and will get you
into both games. Tickets for the MLHS game are $5 (student I'D's won't work at this game). You
can get a ticket from Mrs. Alles in the Athletic Office OR SEE A MEMBER OF ONE OF THE
BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAMS FOR INFORMATION ON BUYING TICKETS!
Get yours soon – we only have a limited amount of tickets.
IF YOU BUY A BUCKS TICKET OR A $5 TICKET, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LEAVE
SCHOOL AT THE END OF 6TH PERIOD ON TUESDAY!!!!! – GET YOUR TICKETS!
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ATHLETICS CONTINUED . . .
Boys Basketball is the Preps Plus Team Of The Week. Tune in Sunday at 11:00 pm to channel 4.
BOYS SWIM We won the Martin Luther Invitational Swim meet on Saturday, Jan. 9th, with outstanding
performances from your swimmers beating 5 other swim teams in a fun and exciting meet. Our final score
was 286 compared to Cudahy at 200 and Southside Coop with 146. We captured 3 individual 1st place
finishes - Christian Van Dellen in the 50 Free with a time of 23.24; David Bain in the 100 Free with a time
of 56.82; and Brennen Wilson in the 100 Breast with a time of 1:13.17. Overall we had 9 new individual PR's
set of 15 events we swam in. We also had 11 new Relay split PR's of 24 swimmers and 4 new total time PR's of the 6
relays. Our team had another outstanding performance Tuesday night against St. John's Military Academy.
They won both the JV and Varsity meets by scores of 35 to 13 for JV and 63 to 27 for Varsity.
Another outstanding performance Tues., Jan. 12th, against St. John's Military Academy as we won both the
JV and Varsity meets by scores of 35 to 13 for JV and 63 to 27 for Varsity. “Thank you,” to all the parents
that helped time the events and especially Marlene Brandt and Heather Nargis for helping at the scorers
table. A few meet highlights are: Matt Brandt won the 50 Free, Jarious King won the 100 Free, James Bouy won
the 500 Free.
CURRENT NEWS . . .
LHSAGM HONOR BAND CONCERT: The first ever LHSAGM Honor Band will be held on Wednesday,
January 20 at Martin Luther High School. Select band members from Milwaukee Lutheran, Martin Luther, and Lake
Country Lutheran High School will perform wonderful band music, directed by Dr. Jeffrey Doebler, Band Director at
Valparaiso University. The concert will be at 7:00pm in Martin Luther’s Worship and Fine Arts Center. A free-will
offering will be received.
COURTSIDE PIZZERIA: Friday, January 15th Red Knight Booster Club is hosting the “COURTSIDE
PIZZERIA” during the basketball games. Join us for a fun night to cheer on our teams!
MILWAUKEE BUCKS/ MLHS Tickets: Milwaukee Lutheran will play Oostburg at the Bradley Center on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 2:30pm. That night the Milwaukee Bucks will play the Orlando Magic. Tickets are $39
(these prices are below face value) and will get you into both games. Tickets for the MLHS game are $5 (student I'D's
won't work at this game). You can get a ticket from Mrs. Alles in the Athletic Office OR SEE A MEMBER OF ONE
OF THE BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAMS FOR INFORMATION ON BUYING TICKETS!
Get yours soon – we only have a limited amount of tickets.
IF YOU BUY A BUCKS TICKET OR A $5 TICKET, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO LEAVE SCHOOL AT THE END
OF 6TH PERIOD ON TUESDAY!!!!! – GET YOUR TICKETS!
WINTER DESSERT THEATRE: Kill Me Deadly is the title of the MLHS winter dessert theatre. It will be
performed February 5th at 7pm, Saturday, February 6th at 7pm and Sunday, February 7th at 2pm. Dessert and play is
$15.00; otherwise, adults are $8, seniors are $7, and children are $6. MLHS students with ID’s are free. Kill Me
Deadly is a wonderfully funny parody of 1940’s and 50’s detective noir. Charlie Nickels is a gumshoe in Los Angeles
rooting out the truth of a murder and the theft of a 300 karat diamond. What follows is a wacky, clever, romantic and
intrigue-filled caper that will keep the audience guessing until the end. ORDER FORM
COME AND PRAY WITH US! Join the many moms and others who have lifted up Milwaukee Lutheran High
School and our students to the Lord through the years. Our Moms in Prayer group prays together on Friday mornings,
7:45 – 9:00 a.m. in Room 411. For more information, please call or text Diane Wilson at (262) 844-7780.
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CURRENT NEWS CONTINUED . . .
RED KNIGHT YOUTH FOOTBALL: RKYF is looking for youth football players for the fall of
2016. Mark your calendar for February 16th or February 18th! We have set up a stop by and drop off/fill out
your paperwork night for your son/grandson/nephew entering 3rd-8th grade this fall. Come to Milwaukee
Lutheran High School 9700 W. Grantosa Avenue from 5:00pm-6:30pm in the front of the building or go to
our website for more information. www.redknightyouthfootball.com
NHS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Tutoring students in grades 3 – 7 @ Summit Educational Assoc. at 2201 S. Lincoln Ave. on Saturday mornings
and/or weeknights.
Saturday morning grade school basketball @ Zion Lutheran School in January and February, scoreboard and/or
books.
Home freshmen and JV basketball games @ MLHS, scoreboard and/or books.
Puppy Chow make and/or sell on Feb. 5.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at MLHS cafeteria. Set up and prep on Feb. 10 and/or serve, presentation and clean-
up on Feb. 11.
Ice Fishing Jamboree with Caleb Niedfeldt in Hartford on Pike Lake on Saturday, Feb. 13, helping kids ice fish and
doing food service.
LSA State Lutheran Grade School Basketball Tournament @ CUW and Living Word High School, March 4 – 6,
selling and taking tickets, selling apparel and setting up for tournament.
Zoo Summer Camps @ Milwaukee County Zoo, Monday-Friday for 2 week session, 8:45am – 3:30pm, between
June 16 – August 12. Must apply before April 1, 2016.
See the sign-up folder in the guidance office to sign-up or for more details if you are interested in any of the above
opportunities. All NHS members are required to do 30 volunteer hours second semester.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
MLHS Part-time Kitchen Help The hours are 11 am – 2 pm. This can change. (About 3-4 hours on
school days.) Pick up an application in the school’s main office. Contact Donna Tronnier at
MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION: Service to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission will continue each Monday
until March 21st. Sign up outside Room 413. For those signed up, we meet at 3:12pm outside room 413 and will
return to Milwaukee Lutheran around 6:15 pm.
MEET THE PRINCIPAL NIGHT: The next Meet the Principal Night will be held on Tuesday, January 19th
from 6 to 7 pm in the Study Center. The topic is Choice Schools' Association Parent Engagement Committee. The Choice Schools Association was founded in 2009 by school leaders and parents who were interested in preserving and promoting the quality of schools participating in the Parental School Choice Programs throughout the state. The mission of this committee is to empower parents as representatives of our schools and to mobilize parents to have their voice heard in educational issues that are affecting them. Please attend Meet the Principal Night on January 19 at 6:00 PM to hear more about this committee. Discussion will be lead by Principal Adam Kirsch and Assistant Principal Mike Waugh. Future dates are February 23, March 22 and April 26.
HAVE YOU LIKED THE MILWAUKEE LUTHERAN FACEBOOK PAGE YET? It is a great way to
stay connected to the school, get information updates, find out about student achievements, and see some great candid
shots. Go to Facebook and find out! (When you search, two different pages may come up. Choose the one that has
the picture of the school as the image picture.)
HAVE YOU LIKED THE MLHS BOOSTER CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE YET? It's a great way to stay
connected to your school’s athletic teams, get updates on what is happening with our teams, hear about the great things
our student-athletes are doing, and learn about opportunities where you can get involved and become a part of Red
Knight Nation. It is impossible for us to be at all our teams events so we need and are asking you to help us get the
word out about our teams. If you go to a game, please email or text the results, pictures and any special things of note
our athletes did. It would be greatly appreciated and Thank You ! (email to [email protected] or text to 414-
