Weekly Update #26
March 24, 2023
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Devotional Thought By Pastor Maertz - Matthew 26:6-7
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" While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came to him with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table." (Matthew 26:6-7)
It wasn’t a popular thing to do–pouring expensive perfume on Jesus–even among Jesus’ disciples. They called it “a waste.” But it is what Mary chose to do–to show her appreciation, to honor Jesus, to worship her Savior. And Jesus called it “beautiful.”
It may have taken some courage for Mary to do the unpopular thing. And the same is true today. It can be challenging to do the right thing when we know we may be ridiculed for doing it. It can take courage. The kind of courage that comes from an active and living faith. “Lord, give me such a faith as this, and with it the courage to honor Jesus in my thoughts, my words, and my actions.”
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Mr. Kyle Bender has returned the call to serve as our next Principal. Our Board of Directors has therefore extended this call to Mr. Joel Walker. Mr. Walker currently serves at Grace Lutheran Church in Glendale, AZ. Please keep Mr. Walker, his family, and our two ministries in your prayers as he prayerfully considers where he can best serve the Lord. Please also continue to keep Mr. Rosenthal and Mr. Martens in your prayers as they prayerfully consider calls they have received.
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Special Schedule on Friday, March 31
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On Friday, March 31, we will be using the 11:45am Dismissal Schedule to create the opportunity for our students to attend the 12:30pm show of the play. Students will have the opportunity to eat lunch before the play. Students will be encouraged but not required to attend the play. Please be reminded that second period begins at 8:09am.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Production
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Great Plains Lutheran High School invites you to their presentation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. You can enjoy this spring theater production at the following times:
· Thursday, March 30 at 10:00 am
· Friday, March 31 at 12:30 and 7:00 pm
· Saturday, April 1, at 7:00 pm
Join us in the GPL auditorium! Admission for adults is $5; Children are free.
A stream of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will be posted on the GPLHS website sometime after all of the performances.
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On Wednesday, April 12, we will be taking our entire junior class to visit Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. This will give them the opportunity to experience firsthand the school that trains pastors and teachers to serve in the churches and schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. We are certainly aware that not all of our juniors are interested in attending MLC, but we feel GPL has an important purpose in............READ MORE
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Scrip’s New Processing Procedure
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In order to save on shipping costs, and to enable our Scrip volunteers to come in once a week rather than twice a week, we are implementing a new order processing procedure. Beginning on Tuesday, April 11, orders will be processed on Tuesdays, and orders sent to you the following week. For example, an order placed by Tuesday, April 11, will be mailed to you on Tuesday, April 18. Please note this timing when......READ MORE
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Announcing the second annual GPL Piano Expo.! On Friday, April 28th, Great Plains Lutheran High School will host the second annual Piano Expo. At this expo piano students from Gr. 2-12 will play in front of a judge and receive feedback. The expo will run from 5-7pm and will be located in the new auditorium, the music room, and Mr. Rosenthal's classroom. Mrs. Rosenthal's piano students from both GPL and..............READ MORE
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Last fall, Norah entered her Delfware Painting in the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Contest. The Department of Art at the University of South Dakota has announced the regional award recipients of the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for South Dakota. Presented by the nonprofit organization the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the country's longest-running and most prestigious scholarship and...READ MORE
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Re-Enrollment Process Open
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We have begun re-enrolling students for the 2023-24 school year. The re-enrollment of returning students consists of these three steps:
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Filling out and submitting this brief Google Form to indicate your reenrollment plans
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Filling out and submitting a form that will be coming to you via email from READ MORE
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Last month, we asked the student body to submit some artwork for the cover of our Easter card based on Matthew 28:1-10. For the next couple of weeks, we will showcase the artwork that we received. This one was submitted by Grace Juergens, a sophomore. She used acrylic paint on cardstock.
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Panther Camp is a one-week camp for young people who will be in grades 7-9 during the 2023-2024 school year. It is a time to relax and have fun, get acquainted or reacquainted with other young Christians, get to know the GPLHS family, and develop the talents and abilities God has given each of us.
Panther Camp is held on the GPL campus and utilizes all of the school’s.......READ MORE
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Camp Luther will again be held at Sibley State Park, north of Wilmar, MN. However, the camp will have a different look this year (and maybe a different name) since it will be a joint effort with the camp leadership team from southwest Minnesota. The dates for Camp Luther are June 18-23. Watch for more details and registration information in the near future.
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Student Council Update By Secretary Norah Kratz
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Student Council did not have a meeting because they are on Spring Break. There will be more news next time.
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All of our current juniors will be required to take the ACT during the school day on Tuesday, April 4. This meets a South Dakota standardized test requirement and also gives our students a familiar and..........READ MORE c
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If you shop at Menards and don’t submit your rebate receipts, consider donating them to Great Plains Lutheran High School. Simply bring them to GPL and drop them off at the office. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for GPLHS. Remember to use Scrip for your Menard purchases! Thank you!
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SUMMER JOB AT GSI THRIFT STORE
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GSI is looking for a student interested in working at the store during the summer. Job responsibilities would include sorting donations, checking out customers at the register, and some lifting as donations are dropped off at the store. Please stop by GSI Thrift Store for an application. Please contact the store with any questions: 882-9955.
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Isaiah Nelms.............Senior of the Week
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Nickname: Isaiah
Where are you from: Watertown, SD
Plans after High School: Marine Corp
Sport/Activities: Powerlifting
Advice to Underclassmen:
Favorite Musician: Prince
Favorite Movie: Too many to decide
Favorite School Lunch: Chili and Cinnamon Roll
Favorite Color: Green
Dream Vacation: Ukraine
Favorite High School Memory: Going through the bowl on a snowmobile
Favorite School Subject: Lunch
Favorite Animal: Lion
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March 25........GPL Schools Forensics
March 25........GPLYBL at 9:00am
March 30........Alice's Adventures in Wonderland performance at 10:00am
March 31.......11:45am Dismissal
March 31........Alice's Adventures in Wonderland performances at 12:30 & 7:00pm
April 1.............GPLYBL at 9:00pm
April 1.............Alice's Adventures in Wonderland performance at 7:00pm
April 4.............ACT Testing Day
April 6-10.......Easter Break
April 9............HE IS RISEN!
Please click on the "Two Week View" below for a complete activities schedule.
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Track
The first track meet is Monday, March 27 at USD
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Golf
The first golf meet is Monday, April 17th at Six Mile Creek Golf Course in White, SD
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Quote of the Week: "Courage is not the absence of fear but the willingness to take action despite that fear."- James and Dave Anderson - Becoming a Leader of Character
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Our Mission
Great Plains Lutheran High School provides a Christ-centered education to assist families in nurturing students as lifelong disciples of Christ
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