Verse of the Day:
But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. – Isaiah 43:1
Devotion:
Have you ever been afraid of something? Maybe as a little kid, you were afraid of the dark. And that fear kept you from doing certain things. Fear of the dark would keep you from exploring your dark basement, or even from going to bed at night.
Fear can keep us from God too. Perhaps we haven’t experienced His true nature, and so we fear Him and avoid Him. But God tells us in today’s verse to not fear. We don’t have to be afraid of God. He loves us and redeemed us.
When something is redeemed, it’s been bought back. Often it’s for a high price. And that’s what God did for us. He redeemed us. He bought us back. And because of that, we don’t have to walk in fear toward God. God loves us and paid the price for us to know Him in a real and deep way.
So today, think about this verse. Realize that you’re created, formed, and redeemed. That means to God, you’re valuable!
Announcements:
Attention all Spring Baseball Players! Mandatory meeting in Mr. Gossenberger's room during break on Wednesday, November 19th. This is for all those playing baseball in the Spring.
Christmas Artisan Market sign-ups are open! Open to vendors K-12. Click here to register!
*JH Girls soccer practice today (Thursday) has been canceled.
Junior High Athletics:
Monday - 11/17:
Soccer - @ Home vs John Muir
Boys - 3:00pm (1:45pm dismissal)
Girls - 4:15pm
Wednesday - 11/19:
Soccer - 3:30pm @ Riverdale (1:15pm dismissal)
Thursday - 11/20:
Soccer - @ Washington Academic (1:15pm dismissal)
Girls - 3:00pm
Boys - 4:20pm
JH Practices:
Boys Soccer - Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5:00 pm on the Pond, and Wednesdays from 3:00 - 4:30 pm, unless there is a game. *You will stay for Flex and then take the AFTER SCHOOL shuttle to the Complex.
Girls Soccer - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30 pm on the JH Green; unless there is a game. *You will go to Flex and then leave 10 minutes early to go change.
JH/HS Athletes: You are NOT allowed to walk to the Sports Complex for practice or games! We will provide transportation, either a bus or shuttle/van to take you to the Complex. If you have any questions, please talk to Mrs. Burns. The flex shuttle departs at 2:40 (M, T, TH, F) and 2:10 (W) and the after school shuttle depart at 3:10 (M, T, TH, F) and 2:40 (W).
High School Athletics:
Tuesday - 11/18:
Girls Volleyball - TBA (Regionals)
Girls Soccer - 5:00pm @ Fowler
Thursday - 11/20:
Cross Country - 1:30pm @ Woodward Park (Central Section Championship)
Girls Soccer - 2:00pm @ Avenal (11:15am dismissal)
Boys Basketball - @ Home vs Fowler
JV - 5:30pm
Varsity - 7:00pm
Girls Basketball - 7:00pm @ Hanford vs Bakersfield
Friday - 11/21:
Football - TBA @ Home (Semifinals)
Boys Basketball - 5:00pm @ Roosevelt
Girls Basketball - 7:00pm @ Sierra Pacific vs Buchanan
Saturday - 11/22:
Girls Volleyball - TBA @ State Finals
Wrestling - TBA @ Mission Oak Scramble
Girls Basketball - 1:30pm @ Sierra Pacific (Shafter)

