October 19 - October 26, 2015

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MLHS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MISSION STATEMENT

Michigan Lutheran High School provides Christ-centered learning for Christ-centered living.

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CALENDAR CHANGE and HELP NEEDED

The jv volleyball quad scheduled for 10/20 is now a Tri. Matches are scheduled for 5:30, 6:15, and 7:00. The games will be held at Michigan Lutheran not at Grace Lutheran School.

This week Saturday, October 24, our Titan Football Team will play their last home game at New Buffalo High School beginning at 2:00 PM. It is Parents' Day.

We need a volunteer grill cook for next Monday's home volleyball matches against New Buffalo (10/26) If you can help please contact the athletic office.

HALF DAYS FOR MLHS STUDENTS

On October 23, students will be released at 11:38 to allow for early sports practices so Koine and ML can setup for the evening reception and concert. We will have class periods 3,4,5, and 6.

On November 25, there will be an early release for Thanksgiving Break. Class periods will be 1,2,7, and 8. Classes will dismiss at 11:46 on that day.

45th Anniversary of MLHS Celebratory Banquet

On Thursday, October 22, 2015 the 45^th Anniversary of Michigan Lutheran High School will be observed at a special ML Foundation / Association Banquet beginning at 6:00 PM in the Michigan Lutheran High School Gymnasium. Our guest speaker for the evening will be Pastor Mark Jeske from St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. Pastor Jeske also heads the "Time of Grace" ministry. He will speak on the importance of Christian Education at all levels. Please be our guest to enjoy a fine meal and learn more about the ministry at YOUR Lutheran High School. There is no charge for the evening; we only ask you to sign-up at your home congregation or call Amy Sievert at (269) 429-7861, Ext. 201 so we will know how many to anticipate. If you have questions please call William Kruck, Director of Development, at (269) 556-9270, Ext. 1310. We look forward to sharing this event with you.

ML STUDENT FALL OUTING AT BARBOTT'S CORN MAZE

Student Council will be hosting the Annual Corn Maze Adventure at Barbott's Farm on

Saturday, October 24. Sign up on the activity board located outside the ML school office. Cost is $7 for students who sign up by the end of the day on Friday, October 23. Please turn your payment in to the school office when signing up.

Meet at Barbott's at 5:30pm (after the football game that afternoon). Late arrivals will pay full price. Following the corn maze there will be a bonfire at the Titan Center until 10 PM.

High School Youth Group

Youth Group will start up again this year on October 25 at 6:00 pm at the Titan Center in St. Joe (near MLHS). All high school students are invited to come for a short Bible study, some pizza, and then some games. We hope to meet about once a month and have a different activity planned. Invite your friends! If you plan to come, please let Pastor Ehlke know - email him bae@stpaulswels.org or text 269-759-9935. Hope to see you there!

WANTED AT THE TITAN CENTER

The Titan Center is looking for a donation of either a new or gently used karaoke machine to be used in the Student Lounge for a variety of student-focused activities.

BLUE STAR MOTHERS EVENT AT MLHS

Chapter 177 of the Blue Star Mothers of America will sponsor their thirteenth annual "support our troops" open house on Saturday, November 14, from 1-4 PM at MLHS. Everyone is welcome. The group is collecting items to prepare Christmas care packages to send to over 2000 soldiers. They have spent over $10,000 in postage alone! This is an amazing event and well worth your support and attendance. There will be special guests and a visit from Santa. To receive more information, call 925-4123, 684-5086, or 428-2403, or email bluestarmomsmich@aol.com. You can send donations to PO Box 76, Stevensville, MI 49127 or drop them off at Michigan Lutheran High School the week of November 9^th.

Most popular donated items include: Individual snacks, jerky, slim jims, small cans of fruit and soup in pop top cans, Drink mix for water, gum, hard candy, etc. Personal items to donate would include Toothbrushes, toothpaste, chap stick tissues (pocket packs) eye drops, foot and hand warmers...etc. An entertainment list would include: Decks of cards, Frisbees, puzzle books, magazines, etc.

If you know a soldier who is currently serving in the US Military, and they would benefit from a Christmas care package, please email the name and address to asievert@michiganlutheran.org.

GUIDANCE:

For more information on scholarship opportunities please go to michiganlutheran.org and go to our guidance page.

During the first couple months of the school year, representatives from colleges will be on campus to discuss the programs they offer and to help with any questions you have about their school. Please look at the monthly school calendar at michiganlutheran.org for those dates. If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Elder (ext. 203).

College Recruiters at MLHS:

Monday, October 19...Bethany Lutheran College

Thursday, October 22...Concordia; Ann Arbor

Monday, October 27...Hope College

Selective Service Registration

Federal law says that all 18-year-old men must register with Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday. Registration takes only a few minutes and can be accomplished by visiting www.sss.gov. For additional information, call 1-847-688-6888. Failure to register can lead to fines, prison, or withholding of college grants.

Upcoming College Open Houses

*Lawrence Technological University: Exploration Day        Friday, October 16 (8am-1pm)

    Register at explorationday.Itu.edu

*U of M Taubman College: Architecture            Friday, October 30

Register at taubmancollege.umich.edu/archopenhouse

*U of M Taubman College: Urban Planning            Friday, November 6

    Register at taubmancollege.umich.edu/urpopenhouse

*Bethany College: Dig Deeper Weekends            November 5-7 & 19-21

    Designed for Area Lutheran High Schools; provided meals and a place to stay at Bethany

*Lawrence Technological University:Blue Devil Days    Saturday, November 7 & December 5 (9:30am-1:30pm)

    Register at bluedevildays.Itu.edu

Scholarship Opportunities

*Horatio Alger Scholarship                    October 25(Deadline)

    GPA 2.0; US Citizen; need financial help for college

*Wittenberg: Martin Luther Scholar Award        November 1(Deadline)

    GPA 3.5; applying to Wittenberg College; member of a Lutheran Church($20,000 per year scholarship)

*Prudential Spirit of Community Award             November 3(Deadline)

    Students who have participated in community service activities

*Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship        December 3(Deadline)

    GPA 2.8

Michigan College Alliance offers scholarships for those attending private colleges. Look at the website to find out more details.
    http://www.michigancolleges.org/

TRANSCRIPT REQUEST?

Our office has gone to an online transfer of documents called "Parchment". Parchment is an online database that will transfer an official transcript to a college, or address requesting it. You can request your transcript by going to our ML Website: www.michiganlutheran.org and clicking on the box, "Request my transcript" on the right side of the home page. If you have any questions about this service, please contact Mrs. Sievert in the Office.

MLHS Volunteer Spotlight

Willi Maas

How do you volunteer at ML?

I help to get the grass mowed at MLHS.

Why do I volunteer?

I enjoy being outdoors and I am thankful to God that our children and grandchildren received their education at MLHS.

Thanks Willi! It's because of gracious volunteers like you that our campus is so beautiful!

REDUCED PRICE FOR STUDENTS

Student presale tickets will be sold to MLHS Students as well as 6th -8th grad

ers wanting to attend any of the away BCS Conferences Games at a reduced rate. The $2 for presale tickets will go to ML, otherwise the students will pay $5 at the door. The tickets will be available in the athletic office the day of the game. The following list contains the schools in the BCS Conference: Comstock, Brandywine, Bridgman Bronson, Cassopolis, Centerville, Countryside, Berrien Springs, Buchanan, Parchment, White Pigeon, New Buffalo, Mendon, River Valley, Lake Michigan Catholic, Howardsville and Grace Christian.

MLHS Online Spirit Store

The Titan online spirit store will be open again November 10 - 24. This is a great time to order items for Christmas.

Classic items continue to be available at the ML Spirit Shop...stadium chairs, polos, sweatshirts, and fall jackets are always for sale. Stop in and ask one of the secretaries to help you. Go Titans!

ML Sunday Schedule

DATE	TIME	LOCATION
October 18, 2015	9:30 AM	Beautiful Savior - LaPorte, IN
October 25, 2015	10:15 AM	Trinity - Bangor, MI
November 8, 2015	8:00/10:30 AM	Grace - St. Joseph, MI
November 22, 2015	9:00 AM	Peace - Granger, IN
November 29, 2015	9:00 AM	St. John - Dowagiac, MI
December 13, 2015	9:30 AM	Good Shepherd - Benton Harbor, MI
December 20, 2015	10:30 AM	Hope - Hartford, MI
January 10, 2016	9:00 AM	St. Paul - Sodus, MI
January 24, 2016	9:30 AM	St. Matthew - Benton Harbor, MI
February 7, 2016	9:00 AM	St. Paul - South Haven, MI
February 14, 2016	8:00/10:30 AM	St. Paul - Stevensville, MI
March 6, 2016	9:00 AM	Grace - Eau Claire, MI

AUCTION DONATIONS NEEDED

The MLHS Football Boosters need donations for their Football Fundraiser. We are looking for donations to auction off at their Fall Football Titan Oriental Express. You can donate an individual item, a few items for a basket or create your own theme basket to donate. Any donations can be brought to the school office and left with Mrs. Sievert by Friday, November 13, 2015. Please attach your name to the item so we know who to give credit for the donation and also put on that it is for the Football Auction. We appreciate your support!

FINE ARTS EVERGREEN AND FRUIT SALE

The MLHS Fine Arts Department is once again holding its annual holiday fundraiser. Quality, fresh Florida oranges and grapefruit, as well as fragrant evergreen wreaths and centerpieces from Washington state are now available!You may order from any MLHS Fine Arts student, by calling the MLHS Music Department office directly at 260-429-7861 ext. 210 or by mailing in an order form to the Music Department. Orders should be placed by Monday, October 28th, and items will be delivered around Thanksgiving time. Thank you for supporting your area Lutheran high school