Example's Christmas Party

Example's Christmas party offered everyone who attended all types of gifts: encouragement, inspiration, pineapple juice, encouragement, candles, a great guest speaker, encouragement, pizza, laughter, and encouragement. 

Pablo, Example's guest speaker described his descent into addiction at an early age. He also emphasized the importance of community. Once he began surrounding himself with people who made healthy, virtuous decisions he had a different outlook on life. He admitted that it was not easy, but after being clean of drugs and alcohol for nearly four years, his joy in life has been restored.

Example promotes the same message: surround yourself with people who share your values and make healthy, God-pleasing decisions to refrain from drugs and alcohol. Continue to receive and give encouragement to all the people God places in your life. 

While we may not have decked any halls, many decked the floor, a Christmas tree, and each other during the Twelve Days of Scooter Christmas. Here is short video of the evening. Thanks to everyone who attended. 

God has blessed us with so many gifts, but the greatest gift is the mercy, forgiveness, and salvation that is ours in Christ our Redeemer. 

Merry Christmas!

Example's Christmas Party

 'Tis the season...for Example's Christmas party.  Make plans to attend our Christmas party on Saturday, December 11, from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $5.00 and a wrapped white-elephant gift.

The 2015 Ugly Christmas Sweater champion!

The night includes a great guest speaker from Families Against Narcotics, an ugly Christmas sweater contest, a white-elephant gift exchange, death-defying games involving scooters, and the opportunity to receive and give encouragement to remain alcohol and drug-free. 

The gift exchange is meant to be fun. Dig around the basement, the attic, the garage for that very odd item that seems to be gathering dust. Wrap it up and bring it the party. 

If you purchase something, do not exceed $5.00. There is no need to surprise Mr. Brandt with a Lund 2975 Pro V bass fishing boat. Really, there is no need. Truly, it's not necessary. :)

We want costs to be at a minimum, with fun and encouragement to be at a maximum.

SHOCKtober 2021

 Our SHOCKtober event included an excellent guest speaker, great questions, really starving hippos, balloons, pizza, and great encouragement to live a drug and alcohol free life. 

Our guest speaker, Taylor shared her struggle with alcohol and drugs and her recovery. She shared insights and encouraged everyone to make healthy choices that do not involve alcohol and drugs. 

Thanks to everyone who attended. Our next event will be Saturday, December 11 from 7 - 9 p.m.

Vaping Me Crazy...

Michael DeLeon is the founder and powerhouse behind Steered Straight Inc., a non-profit organization formed in 2007 upon his release from prison and designed to carry an important message to youth on the extreme dangers of drugs, gang involvement and associated criminal activity.

Steered Straight’s program reaches out to children, teens and young adults with a message of reality about life-choices and the importance of consequential thinking so that they understand that there are consequences to their actions. The reality of the message comes from Michael himself, who was entwined in the life of drugs and traveled a troubling road to get to his future.  Throughout the country, Michael now leads a team of talented speakers who present a realistic and powerful prevention message.  His “no holds back” message resonates well with student assemblies, faculty and parents.

One day we hope Michael speaks to our students at Lutheran North. Until then, here is one short video that offers some insights on the danger of vaping.

New Year. New Logo. Same Great Example!

Our first event of the year was fantastic! Alcohol and drugs are NOT an inevitable part of the high school experience. These students proved it.

We had a fun, laughs, t-shirts, paint, and learned about how Example can help students make God-pleasing decisions by avoiding drugs and alcohol. Students signed a banner with a paint-print of their hands to let other students know there are a lot of people who don't drink and use drugs while in high school. We want to make sure students know they are not alone in this decision. They are not on an island.

We also want students know if they have made unwise decisions concerning drugs and alcohol, Example is a great group to help them make better decisions. At every event you will receive encouragement from the other students and you will hear that in Christ our sins are forgiven, mercy is ours, we are renewed and healed.

Special thanks to Alyssa Schlump for designing our new t-shirts!

If you would like buy a t-shirt, the cost is $15.00. Place your order with Mr. Brandt next week.

It's a great way to represent Example and look good at the same time!

Our First Event

After a year away from everyone, we are excited to announce our first event of the year takes place Saturday, September 25. 

Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and lasts until 9:00.

Cost is $4.00 

Lutheran North students only

Running Drugs Out of Town and Offer Encouragement to Others

 Example's first event was a great success. We joined with Team SarBear and Families Against Narcotics to help Run Drugs Out of Town. Students, alumni, and teachers showed up to support Example by walking or running a 5k course at Lake St. Clair Metro Park. 

Thank you to everyone who participated!

Example's First Event Of The Year is Here!

Each summer, Example participates in Run Drugs Out of Town, a 5k Run/Walk sponsored by Families Against Narcotics. Due to Covid 19 restrictions for such a large event, the run is virtual this year.

Example, however, is planning to put on real shoes and really walk or run, or any combination of both. Team Sarbear, a group of family and friends honoring Sarah, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend,who lost her brave battle with addiction, invited Example to walk/run with them.

Please join us on Saturday, August 29 at Lake St. Clair Metropark located on 1300 Metro Parkway in Harrison Township for a 5k walk/run. 

We will meet at the Nature Center beginning at 8:30 a.m. and the walk/run will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Please note there is a fee to enter this Metropark, unless you have an annual pass.

Feel free to register via FAN if you would like to support this wonderful group, but it’s NOT a requirement for participation. See the link below for more information on FAN and registration.

The event is free. However, please let Mr. Brandt know if you will attend. Respond here or contact him via e-mail, JBrandt@lhsa.com. Team Sarbear is providing snacks and subs so an accurate number of those participating will be helpful.

Wear a mask and please stay physically distant.

Students, parents, and friends of Example are invited to participate. Wear your Example t-shirt if you have one. Freshmen, this would be a great way to begin the school year. Come on out, introduce yourself, and we’ll have a great time doing what we can to be Examples and encourage each other to make God-pleasing decisions concerning the use of drugs and alcohol.

Click here for more information on Families Against Narcotics.

Chronicling Example's Efforts

A recent article in the Macomb Township Chronicle featured Example. After reading the article, plan on attending our next even in December. Help us make a difference.

SHOCKtober

SHOCKtober was a great event for many reasons:

• The costumes were excellent.  Bella Ross was the best costume I've ever seen. 
• The pumpkins were creative creations. 
• There were no injuries. In itself that is an accomplishment because when the game is called Blindfold Scooter Relay Race, anything can happen. 
• Senior Noah Starkey offered great words of encouragement about why it's important to say something to your friends about their vaping, alcohol, and/or drug use. 
• The evening ended by watching a video produced by Families Against Narcotics that is posted below. Yes, we like to have fun and encourage each other to make Godly decisions concerning drugs and alcohol. We also want to educate these young men and women and that's exactly what the video did.