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Before Friday's chapel Renette, a freshman at Lutheran North, explained the background of Families Against Narcotics 

Hello,

I’m here to tell you about Families Against Narcotics. FAN is a community based program for those seeking recovery, those in recovery, family members affected by addiction, and community supporters. FAN is a non-profit, community based program that exists on government grants, donations, and fund raisers.

Its vision and purpose is to raise awareness to the dangers of prescription narcotics, support those affected by narcotics addiction and erase the stigma of addiction.  It started twelve years ago in the basement of a church in Fraser, Michigan in response to several overdose deaths at Fraser High School. Today there are twenty-four FAN chapters and over thirty monthly meetings offered to anyone searching for education and support as they or their family members journey through the perils of addictions.

FAN offers to the community, addiction education and support, peer recovery coaching for recovering addicts, family coaching, scholarships to those who have little income or no insurance, sober living housing and immediate access to detox and rehabilitation through Hope Not Handcuffs.

Did you know that 1 in 3 families struggle with addiction and it affects 82 million people in our country? No one can do this alone and that’s why it’s important to take advantage of these life-saving resources. FAN is hosting its annual 5k run/walk, Run Drugs Out of Town” on Saturday, June 15^th and Example will be there running, walking, and supporting all the families that have been affected. If you are interested in being a part of Example’s group, talk to Mr. Brandt.

Several Example and Lutheran North graduates making a difference.

May God bless you and the FAN families.

Thank you,

Renette

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During this graduation party season take advantage of the opportunity to be an example that models Proverbs 22:6 "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it."

Prom enCOURAGEment

This morning, Leyna encouraged those attending prom to make the most of this year's prom:

Hi I’m Leyna Gatti and I won’t be drinking alcohol or using drugs on prom night. Everyone in this room has at least one more year in high school, and I think we can all agree that high school is hard. 

Aside from the academic aspect, you’re trying to fit in while at the same time trying to stand out. We’re all constantly making judgements about each other. You might want to be known for your brain, or your athleticism, or being funny. What you don’t want to be known as is the girl that drank at prom night and was acting crazy, or the boy that did something stupid while drunk. 

If you make the choice to drink, you could ruin relationships with your teachers or friends, and all the work you’ve put in to your reputation can go down the drain. We all know word travels fast around these halls, and I want what’s being said about me to be positive. However, we all find our identity in Christ and will be forgiven for whatever bad choices we make, but I’m going to take this opportunity to make a good one and I hope you will

More Prom Encouragement

This morning before chapel these two seniors shared why they are going to enjoy a drug/alcohol-free prom. Thank you, Alaina and Jake for your courage and willingness to encourage others.

I haven't always made the best decisions, but what I want you to know is that I have learned from those past mistakes.  On prom night, I am making the decision to have fun without alcohol. 

The beauty of our mistakes is that we grow and learn from them. 1 John 1:9 says “if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” I encourage you to make the decision to not partake in activities that include alcohol or drugs. 

Also, I encourage you to be the positive example for the people around you. You won't regret it, and neither will I. Always remember you're not alone, and choose wisely on prom night.  

Hi, my name is Jake Mlynarek and I won’t be drinking the night of prom. But you already knew that. But it’s not because of the possible consequences or the legal issues. 

Rather, it's because I don’t want to and I’m not afraid to say that. So if I can say it in front of the entire school, you can say it to your friends. Be safe on prom night