Pieces of the Rock October 14, Vol 24, Issue 8

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1 Having trouble viewing this ? St. Peter's Lutheran School A Ministry of St. Peter's Lutheran Church Pieces of the Rock October 14, Vol 24, Issue 8 Children of God: Overflowing with His Love. 1 John 3:1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! Mission Statement St. Peter's Lutheran School follows Christ's command to Feed My Lambs through a challenging and well-rounded education centered on God's Word. Fit 2 Serve This year the teachers are doing a Bible Study using the devotional book called Fit 2 Serve. It is so good to be able to get together and share with each other using God's Word as our guide. As with anything, this Bible Study shows us that it takes effort to make ourselves the best individuals and, therefore, teachers that we can become. We look at three areas of fitness or wellness in our lives. These areas are physical wellness, intellectual wellness, and spiritual wellness. Each time we come together, we are asked to write down what we have done in each of these areas to keep our lives in balance and, therefore, making us as "healthy" as possible. We are also asked to look at the patterns in our lives that help us achieve wellness, and also some patterns that may need changing to help this happen. It is not easy in any of our lives no matter what we do to keep these areas of wellness in balance, but with God's help we receive encouragement and the joy to keep on trying. We know that no matter what, God accepts us as his children and we have access to his undeserved grace. One of our favorite passages has been, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God." Romans 5:1-2. God calls all of us as parents and teachers to be responsible for our own wellness so that we can be the best examples for our children to imitate. Children of God - Chapel Offerings In This Issue Mission Statement The chapel offerings for the year are designated to support Lutheran World Relief and Human Care of the Lutheran

2 Fit 2 Serve Chapel Offering Children of God Award Car Line Change PS: Pastor's Sermon Prayers Future Events Principal Call Committee PTL News & Notes Wildcat Booster Club News Paper Gator Adult Information Class Youth Group Trunk or Treat Advent Family Fun Night Rummage Sale Scrip Lunch Menu Thank You Quick Links School Website School Sports Page AR for Parents PTL CLHS LCMS For our Parents - the AR for Parents link provides an opportunity to view your child's AR reports. This is password protected so if you are interested in viewing this, please send an to Mr. B and he can provide you with the needed information. Church-Missouri Synod whose mission it is to reach out in mercy and compassion to those in need, motivated by Christ and His Gospel. Our current outreach, through December, is Joplin, MO to those suffering the aftermath of a devastating EF5 tornado that occurred on Sunday, May 22, PLEASE NOTE: for the next week, offerings will continue to help keep open a seminary in Togo West Africa where they are teaching West Africans to be become pastors in their own country. As of October 5, 2011, we have raised $428. Thank you for your generous support! Children of God Award The Children of God Award is given to a student who was observed doing something kind and encouraging for someone else. These students are recognized through the daily announcements and are presented with a gift at chapel on the following week. Students may be nominated by fellow students, teachers, or others who have observed this encouraging behavior. Anna Wells (4); Brett Reid (5); Brooke Enustun (6); Quinn Mangan (5); Korban Kochensparger (6) Car Line Change We will continue to test the new carline through next week to make sure it's working safely and efficiently. Again, a BIG, BIG thank you to all who are using your name signs - we can't stress enough what a HUGE help they are as Mrs. Pixley continues to learn names. Thanks for your patience and cooperation as we strive to keep our children safe. PS: Pastor's Sermon Rev. Richard Koehneke is preaching this coming weekend. His sermon is titled "Thanking God For You." Please take some time to prepare for worship by reading the Bible passages before attending church. The scripture readings will be: Isaiah 45:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22: Our Prayer List

3 Throughout the year we will use this section to post prayer requests that have been shared with us via note or . Please include all in your personal prayer time as well. Ms. Linda Atz, the aunt of Grace & Laura Christian and Matt & Hannah Ruppert, has a torn retina and is in danger of it detaching. Mr. Bill Pazder, the husband of Mrs. Bev Pazder, as he recovers from complicated knee replacement surgery and Mrs. Pazder's mother, Mrs. Patricia Zahner, as she recovers from hip replacement surgery. Future Events Oct NO SCHOOL - Teacher In-Service Oct Rummage Sale Oct End of Q1 Oct Trunk or Treat Nov NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher Conferences Nov Concordia Day Principal Call Committee The School Principal Call Committee invites you to submit names to be considered for Principal of our school. Please submit names for consideration on a "Staff Nomination Form" which is available in the school office, church office, narthex and in the hallway outside the church office. Forms should be returned to the church office. PTL News & Notes PTL MEETING NEXT TUESDAY! When: Tuesday, 10/18/11, 7pm Where: School Cafeteria Please join us at our PTL meeting next Tuesday evening. The kids are off school and I am sure everyone will be in need of a break for good adult time. We will have snacks, drinks and plenty of laughs while we are meeting. We are excited to share all of the wonderful events that St. Peter's has to offer throughout the year. Plan to attend the meeting, see some familiar faces, meet a few new friends, help us to make decisions affecting St. Peter's PTL and enjoy some goodies. MOTHER/SON EVENT SAVE THE DATE...The afternoon of SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2011! The MOTHER/SON event is coming up quick and more information wil be coming home soon. PASTRIES AND PARENTS Our first Pastries and Parents will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 7:00-8:00am. RSVP forms will be coming home soon! S-P-I-R-I-T, Spirit...let's see it! St. Peter's Spirit Wear - Fall Orders Deadline for orders: Friday, 10/28/11 Basketball season is right around the corner...would your student like a new shirt to wear to the games? Maybe you need a shirt, too? Wear a St. Peter's Spirit Wear to show your Wildcat pride! Not a sports fan? No problem! What about a car decal, a cozy blanket with our students autographs or a great tumbler to use at work or home? Lots of great gift ideas for Christmas, too - check out the order form on RenWeb's "Resource Documents" section if you've misplaced your copy. Place your order now to ensure delivery before Christmas break. Questions? Please call/text/ Emily Campbell (emily.m.campbell@hotmail.com or ) or Andrea Koenig (koenig1996@gmail.com or ). PTL - PTL@stpetersfw.org Abi Zillman (Co-President) abzillman@gmail.com Jody Moher (Co-President) rjmoher@gmail.com Erin Hartman (Vice President) erin.hartman@elwoodstaffing.com

4 Courtney Bice (Secretary) Linda Pennucci (Treasurer Wildcat Booster Club News Our next meeting will be held at the school at 7:00pm on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20. We will be discussing a lot of important issues, so please join us! Paper Gator The Paper Gator has arrived at St. Peter's. Help our youth fill it and earn some money. It is located at the edge of the church parking lot beside the Preschool playground. What can go in the bins, you ask? Newspapers, Catalogs, Magazines, Junk Mail, Phone Books, Office/School Paper, Hard and Soft Cover Books. NO Cardboard. Adult Information Class New! Adult Information Class beginning October 16th - Perhaps you're beginning your journey with us here at St. Peter's, or maybe you're an experienced traveler. Whatever your situation in life, there is something for you in this fall's Adult Information Class (AIC). Join Pastor Heath Trampe as he leads the AIC on a trek through the joys and wonders of discovering our faith, our life, and our Lord. What does it mean to be saved by grace alone? Why are Baptism and the Lord's Supper so important? How can God love me, sins and all? Join us October 16th in the church sanctuary as we explore these questions and many more. This class is open to anyone looking to increase his or her knowledge of God's Word, as the Psalmist says: "I rejoice at your Word, as one who finds great treasure" (Psalm 119:162 NKJV). We'll see you there! Youth Group Youth group for 7th and 8th graders will be meeting October 22 at 6:00pm in the school cafeteria for game night. Please bring $2.00 for refreshments and your favorite game, if you'd like. Trunk or Treat 2011 Let your Disney Princess or Buzz Light Year try out their costumes. St. Peter's friends and family are all welcome to our annual crazy good time to celebrate the season on Sunday, October 30 from 4:00-6:00pm (park at the soccer field by the white barn). Plan to come around 3:30pm to begin your trunk decorating. Please bring supplies to decorate your trunk, eager costumed kids, treats to share with the "Trunk or Treaters" and your own chairs. We will provide a light supper of chili and hot apple cider. Questions? Volunteers? Call Joy Weller Advent Family Fun Night The 5th Annual Advent Family Fun Night will be held on November 18 from 6 to 8 pm in the gym. Our theme and focus this year is "Welcoming Christ with an Open Heart." A traditional symbol of "welcoming" is the wreath and we will be incorporating the Christmas wreath into our theme this year. Each family will receive a Christmas wreath that they will decorate together. They will rotate through different stations with Advent themed crafts and activities to take home. A dinner will be served before the event. Volunteers and sponsors are currently needed. Forms are available in the school and church office. Rummage Sale The Ladies Aid Rummage Sale is scheduled on Monday, October 17 from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Tuesday, October 18 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. $3.00 a bag will be on Tuesday. Clean items can be brought into the school gym and put on the STAGE ONLY on Friday, October 14, 3:30pm to 7:00pm and Saturday, October 15 from 9:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, October 16 from 9:00am to Noon. Any large items can be brought in Friday or Saturday. Anyone interested in helping to sort and price are more than welcome and

5 appreciated. Scrip Get started today! Scrip certificates can be purchased at the regular price for places you already go such as the grocery store, restaurants, shopping and gas stations. The school earns a percentage of what is spent and that same percentage can be used towards next year's tuition. Ask your friends and relatives to buy Scrip too. Thanks for your support. Scrip is available on: Saturday evening after the 5:00 pm service in the narthex Sunday morning after the 10:30 am service in the narthex Tuesday morning 8:00-9:00 am in school cafeteria Thursday afternoon 2:30-3:30 pm in school cafeteria Friday morning 8:00-9:00 am in school cafeteria Order forms are available at church and school, complete the form, return to the school on Monday and it will be completed for a Thursday pick-up. Direct questions to Lisa Schwarz or Beth Puls or scripteam@stpetersfw.org. Lunch Menu - October 17 thru October 21 Monday NO SCHOOL Tuesday NO SCHOOL Wednesday Chicken Strips, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Muffin, California Blend, Blushed Pears Thursday - PICK ONE Meatloaf w/dinner Roll OR Hotdog Baked Potato, Cheesy Broccoli, Applesauce Friday Assorted Pizza, Lettuce or Coleslaw, Carrots, Sherbet Sack Lunch Choice of Sandwich OR Chef Salad, Snack Choice and 1 Fruit and 1 Vegetable Ala Carte - may include any or all of the following: Crustless PBJ, Turkey Sandwich, Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Sub Sandwich, Ham & Cheese Sandwich or Chef Salad 1/2 Pint of Milk Served with Each Meal The menu is also located on RenWeb in Resource Documents. Thank you for being a part of our St. Peter's Family. Forward

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