Thank you Veterans!

In Christ Alone: We are thankful that God has blessed us with a country where we can worship Him in spirit and in truth, and a country protected by men and women who serve to guard our freedoms. We are so grateful for all who have served our country in the armed forces and for putting themselves in harm's way to protect the people of this nation. May we honor them for the sacrifices that they have made. Here is a story that was shared by Carol Sweebe who served as our LEAP Admissions Coordinator for several years:

My late husband, Harry, was a VietNam Vet. We were at a restaurant in Fenton a few years back, and when we went up to the counter to pay, a young family came up to get in line behind us. Harry put on his VietNam Vet hat as we were leaving, and the younger boy (~8 years old) stuck out his hand to shake Harry's hand, and said the words every vet wants to hear, "Thank you for your service." His slightly older brother immediately followed suit. I had to leave - so touched by this display of honor for my husband. I knew what those words meant to him! When the mother came out of the restaurant, I gave her a hug and thanked her and her husband for raising such wonderful young men! Wouldn't it be great if all our young men and women were comfortable enough to show honor to our military and first responders like that? They must be taught that! Let's look for opportunities to teach them.

May God continue to grant courage, skill, and safety to those who serve and protect our country, and may He uphold them in times of danger. May He also help us to honor them for their service to our country. We pray that God would also keep us mindful that our true peace and security comes only In Christ Alone, whose victory on the cross sets us free forever!

Serving in Worship: The Seraphim choir will be singing in church on Sunday, November 8. Please have students to church and ready to warm-up by 9:10am. The preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade classes will sing in church on Sunday, November 15 at 9:30am. Students will sit with their families until it is time to sing in the front of the church, and then they will return to their seats.

Faithful Church Attendance: Most of the time we spend our entire week pouring out energy for everyone else. When we go to church weekly, we receive God's gifts and are refilled to face the challenges we will face in the upcoming week. Thanks be to God that He provides us with a community of believers to support us, walk along side of us, and to encourage us.

Chapel Offerings: Our second quarter chapel offerings will be supporting the Mustard Seed Shelter in Saginaw. Since opening their doors in 1995, the Mustard Seed Shelter has been a safe haven for women and children experiencing homelessness and crisis. They empower women and families to heal, grow and rebuild through compassionate support and holistic services. Thank you for your support of this chapel project.



Chapel Collection for Second Quarter: $16.00

Lunch Menu for the Week of November 9:

• Monday, November 9: Chicken Gravy on Biscuits, Corn and Mandarin Oranges.
• Tuesday, November 10: Hamburger or Cheeseburger, Crinkle Cut French Fries and Diced Pears.
• Wednesday, November 11: Walking Tacos, Refried Beans and Applesauce.
• Thursday, November 12: 1/2 Day - No Lunch
• Friday, November 13: No School

Last Chance to Sign Up: Conferences will take place this Thursday, November 12, in the afternoon and early evening for all parents with preschool - 8th grade students. Students in grades 4-8 are encouraged to attend these conferences with their parents, and younger students are discouraged from attending. Children cannot be left unsupervised in the hallways during conferences. Thank you for your help. Sign-ups in your FACTS Family Portal will close this Sunday night (Nov. 8) so please be sure to register before then. Please follow these steps to sign up for your conference(s):

We will have a half-day of school on November 12 (child care is available in the afternoon). There is no school on Friday, November 13 and child care will not be available on that day.

And the Winner Is: The Spartans came through with some big donations today to capture the win on the final day of our challenge! Go Green! Thank you to all who donated during this fun competition. Here are the final results:

• MICHIGAN STATE: $455.68
• MICHIGAN: $362.73
• OTHER: $0.50 (given in honor of Mr. Wolter's Cornhuskers)

We had a total collection of $818.91! Thank you for your support of your team and our school. Enjoy the game!

Reminder: There will be a half day of school on Thursday, November 12 for Parent/Teacher conferences. Dismissal will be at 11:03 and bussing will be available. There will be no school on Friday, November 13 and there will not be child care available.

Report Cards: Report cards are now available in your FACTS Family Portal.

Thank You: "God's Helping Hands thanks the students here at St. Peter. We received 63 boxes of cereal, all different flavors. The people shopping like to be able to pick out things they know their families enjoy. We also received three jars of peanut butter which is greatly appreciated, too. Thank you" -Joyce Linville

The Slow Down: Tanner Olson and Matt Doering are coming to Michigan for The Slow Down, a night of music and poetry. There are two opportunities to join in this free event and more details can be found on each church’s Facebook page. Dates are as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Reed City, at 5 (under age 10 appropriate), and 6:30, and Thursday, Nov. 12 at Peace Lutheran Church, Saginaw at 6:30. The evening shows are recommended for those 10 and older.

Trunk or Treat: It was an awesome turnout for our annual Trunk or Treat last Friday. Thank you to all those who had a trunk to pass out treats. Thank you also to Mrs. Kelley Fehn for organizing this fun event.

Turkey Trot 2026: The 15th Annual Turkey Trot takes place tomorrow! Don't worry, there's still time to sign-up for the 5K or 10K. We look forward to seeing you there!

B-Team Basketball Highlights: Our Panther squads tipped off their seasons on Wednesday at home as they hosted the Holy Cross Blue Jays. The boys tried to keep it close but they fell short, losing 15-26 with scoring by: Maveryx Liotta (4), Xander Wardin (4), Trevor Marsh (2), Wade McKenzie (2), Colt Lake (2), and Bryson Brugge (1). The girls played well, but they struggled offensively and lost to the Blue Jays, 6-15. Khloe Topham, Eve McKenzie, and Eloise Fiting each scored two points. Both teams play at St. Paul, Frankenlust this afternoon with the boys tipping off at 5:00 followed by the girls. Go Panthers!

Thank You: Thank you to Mr. Joe Wolgast for setting the poles for our new sand volleyball court and for getting our second shot put pit ready for this upcoming track season!

State Bound: Unfortunately, one of our top women's contenders in this year's annual St. Peter Turkey Trot will have to forgo her participation in order to compete in the MHSAA State Cross Country Meet at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI. Congratulations to Zophia Zaleski, St. Peter Class of 2025, who finished in 15th place at the Harbor Beach Regional Cross Country Meet with a time of 20:22, her personal best! Congratulations Zophia and have a great State Meet tomorrow!

WORSHIP TIMES:

Sunday Morning at 9:30am and

Saturday Evening at 5:00pm

Sundy Morning Bible Study 11:00am