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🌱 How an Orange Lutheran teacher is reshaping faith-based learning for teens

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In today's newsletter:

  • How an Orange Lutheran teacher is reshaping faith-based learning for teens

Also on today's calendar: The Melt - National Cheeseburger Weekend! Signup for Melt Rewards by 9/17 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 82, low: 61.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Christian Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Brenner builds 'kingdom architects' who turn faith into real-world solutions (heartlandernews.com subscription) — An Orange Lutheran High School teacher in Orange has been named one of 12 Christian Teachers of the Year nationwide, spotlighting her hands-on, faith-centered approach to sociology and history. She emphasizes "real-life simulations" and leadership now, helping local teens apply a biblical perspective to relationships, justice, and culture while staying grounded in their faith.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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