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Dear 25th Year HST Families,
We don’t have enough acts signed up for auditions, so we are going to delay them a week *in the hope that more students will have time to prepare something*. That will also allow students to focus on Honor Society’s Silent Auction contest this week (it ends Wed. at 5pm – look for separate email).
Here is the Sign-Up Genius link where you will sign-up for an audition:
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-variety
If your student signed up to audition this week and cannot make it next week, let me know and I will audition them as originally scheduled.
Blessings, Marilyn

Dear 25th Year HST Families,
On occasion we send out prayer requests to those families who want to be in the “prayer loop.”
– If you are a returning family and have been in the email group, *we will keep you there until you ask to take a break*. (We understand that at times, life is so challenging that you need to stay focused on the rocky path you are climbing, and not be distracted by pondering other people’s paths. So, *in tough times it is not “selfish” to take yourself off the prayer email group, it is being “centered in your self” and knowing what is prudent.*) – If you are a new family, you need to reply to this email if you wish to be put in the prayer email group *so you will receive future emails. *
*If a prayer need directly affects our community, we may still choose to send the prayer request to everyone*. *The following request fits that criteria*.
For those of you new to our community, I will share that HST has journeyed with two of our directors as they have battled cancer. Our SR Troupe director, Cynthia Alexander, is in her 4th year of a very hard fight with throat cancer (despite never having smoked). She is currently cancer-free but has several side affects that she continues to battle with. It is only with courageous determination that she is able to continue sharing her talents with HST.
Our SH Troupe director, Steffi Phelan, was diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer last year that they felt was completely beaten after six months of intense treatments. Unfortunately, it has returned and she has a very, very challenging path ahead of her. We are honored that HST is the only job, out of her many performing arts jobs, that she is holding onto. We will be using live-streaming technology to allow Ms. Steffi to direct SH Troupe long-distance when her treatments deem that necessary. Of course, HST will renew our support of Ms. Steffi as she attacks this mountainous challenge. It was just 2 years ago that Ms. Steffi, successfully hiked to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, proving that she has the determination to tackle human challenges. However, life and death struggles are also spiritual and it is with this aspect that HST can truly make a difference with our prayers. *I know that every prayer makes a difference, in ways we understand and in ways we don’t understand, but they are never wasted*. So, first and foremost,* we are asking for prayers for Ms. Steffi as she tackles the mountainous cancer treatments that lie ahead for her.* Second, *we will renew our support of meals and donations *(performers only get paid when they work). *A separate email will go out with the details of how to give practical help*, but for now, we are seeking prayers, and lots of them.
I will close with my personal thanks for the inspiration that you provide to me, and all those who are blessed by the love of this community. Ms. Steffi said, “Love is healing,” and that is absolutely true. I got to experience it first-hand when I needed surgery for a badly broken ankle this past summer. Bottom line – never underestimate the power of love, because *God IS love*. Whether we realize it or not, we love because He first loved us. So *when we share love, we share the truth of God without ever having to say a word.*
God’s peace and blessings to each and every beloved person involved in this little Christian-principled program. Marilyn

After today’s scoring, which included the items donated, baked goods sign-ups, service coupon sign-ups, coin and recycled gift cards:
Highschoolers have 790 points is 8.5 average/person.
Middleschoolers have 410 points which is a 5.1 average/person
Contest continues through Wednesday, Oct. 30th at 5pm.
Thank you for your efforts! Blessings, Mrs. Mullan

The Mother of God Youth Group is holding a Costume Dance on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Mother of God Gymnasium, 20501 Goshen Road, Gaithersburg, MD. Cost if $15.00. All teens are invited. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. See the attached flyer for the details.
HST Contact is Luanne Flynn – luflynn@yahoo.com

costume-dance-flyer-2019.pdf

Important Notice:
Redland Baptist is having their roof replaced. There will be a crane blocking our usual entrance.
TOMORROW – Oct. 25th – entry into Redland Baptist will be by a side door (*see attached diagram). *
We may still park in the parking lot, but we then *walk up the side of the building to enter.* You’ll *walk through the lobby of their main sanctuary and down the steps into the regular lobby. *
Blessings, Mrs. Mullan

HST-10-25-2019.pdf

Dear 25th Year HST Families,
Just a reminder that *God blesses HST by turning your “extras” into someone else’s blessings*.
Please take a few minutes to look around and see what *household items*, *basket items*, *toys*, or *unused gift-cards** that you are not really using. * You will be amazed how God multiplies your generosity!
Donations can be brought:
– tomorrow, Oct. 25, to Redland Baptist between 10am and 2pm – up to Oct. 30th you can drop items on Mullan porch: 400 Broadwood Dr, Rockville, MD 20851 – Tues, Oct. 29 and Wed. Oct. 30 during dance classes
Many thanks & blessings, Marilyn

Dear 25th Year HST Families,
Every family need to volunteer at least 2 hours at the theater. Those Sign-up Genius’s are now available. Let’s get these jobs filled and then we’ll open up all the other Volunteer Sign-Ups.
Note: Each performance has it’s own tab. They are all linked at the top. Here is the link for Fri. Showcase: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa <www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-showcase2>7-showcase2 <www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-showcase2>
You can move between sign-ups by clicking on the tabs at the top. Blessings, Marilyn

Dear 25th Year HST Families,
Next Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 29 & 30) are auditions for our Variety Show – *held at City Dance.* If you absolutely cannot make one of the scheduled times, please reply to this email and I will work something out for you.
Please read the instructions carefully at the top of the Sign-Up.
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-variety
Looking forward to a great show! Blessings, Mrs. Mullan

Dear 25th Year HST Families,
HST’s Thespian Honor Society (THS) sponsors a contest between Highschoolers (HST age 14 by Dec. 31) and Middleschoolers (HST age 9 to 13).
This year the contest is open to ALL students. I will last just one week and the prize is a costume party at Mullan’s on Nov. 2 from 7 pm to 10pm.
Points are awarded for various ways students support the Silent Auction. (*See attached rules) *Group with the highest average wins (# points divided by total # of students in HST in their age category).
– Winner will be announced on Halloween morning – Oct. 31st via email.
FOR the next week THS will be collecting items at Redland (Friday), City Dance (Tues. & Wed.), and Mullan’s (any day)
– We are collecting pocket change, basket items, toys, and household items (no books/curriculum this year). – See attached list of suggested items.
Go to the following Sign-Up Genius to sign up for baking or service coupons that also earn points: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-thssilent
Points can also be earned helping parents solicit door-to-door. Please read instructions carefully. www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-20192020
Finally, highschool students can sign up to earn volunteer hours toward Presidential Volunteer Award or toward Thespian Honor Society (count as Admin hours): www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-silent1
While student volunteer hours do NOT count toward parent volunteer requirement, parents can sign up to earn volunteer hours on the following Sign-Up: www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aba922a5ff2-silent
Parents can also earn volunteer hours by Baking, as well as blessing others with service coupons. www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-silent
*NOTE:* All of these Sign-ups are linked together. * Look at the tabs at the top to move between Sign-Ups. * This includes a Sign-up for Variety Show auditions: www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0549aea72ca1fa7-variety

2020-Silent-Auction-Contest-Rules.docx
Basket-Theme-Ideas-and-Shopping-List.docx

Dear 25th Year Acting Parents,
A couple of weeks ago, we sent out the link to sign up for theater jobs. 2 of every HST family’s required volunteer hours need to be done at the theater. We sent this link to the Acting families first as a courtesy since many of you are new and theater jobs are a great way to get your volunteer hours.
After tomorrow, we will send the link to the rest of the HST families. If you haven’t signed up for your theater job(s), please visit the link below. Use the tabs at the top to move between the 8 show dates.
www.signupgenius.com/tabs/2367edb04aeccefc17-theater
If you have any questions or need any help, please see Mena Stell in the check in room tomorrow morning. She will be happy to show you how Sign-Up Genius works. Blessings, Marilyn PS – I am still tweaking the Acting schedule for this year. I will hopefully get it to you next week. For tomorrow your students will work on Improv for an hour & I will do the Production workshop for an hour.