Pieces of the Rock
Living in the Son
Galatians 2:20
Dear Parents,
Last weekend’s snow storm brought back memories of my Cleveland teaching days. Sandy and I lived in a second floor apartment on the east side of Cleveland. One Sunday morning we woke up to the news of a large overnight snow storm and cancellation announcements for hundreds of churches. I opened the drape covering our picture window overlooking Euclid Avenue and quickly discovered two things:
1)      Sure enough, we had gotten about a foot of snow overnight, and
2)      The parking lot for the bowling alley across the street was packed.
Hmmmm… church is cancelled, but the bowling alley is in full swing?
Priorities – we all have them, although we might not always realize it. We often say noble things (remember those New Year’s resolutions?) but our actions reveal our true priorities.
That’s important because we are our kids’ best teachers, and “Do as I say, not as I do” is a command often ignored. Our kids are watching us, and our actions speak much louder than words. For example, in my Cleveland story, if we tell our kids going to church is important but stay home when the weather looks bad, what are we really teaching them?
So, this year be your kids’ greatest teacher. Make it your priority to continue

Living in the Light!

Soli Deo Gloria!
Gene Friedrich
This week at St. Peter's
School This Monday!
Good news kids! You don’t have to stay home on Monday! School will be in session to make up the day we lost earlier in the year. See y’all Monday!
2nd Semester Electives
Fifth through eighth grade students are taking on a new set of nifty elective classes for the second semester. Electives introduce students to a variety of learning experience not normally included in the standard curriculum. Students will be enjoying one of four classes: Hymn Studies with Mr. Mello, Sign Language with Miss Volmerding, Careers with Mr. Burchart and Mrs. Rodenbeck and Current Events with Mrs. Lunz.
Athletic Honors
Our eighth grade athletes and parents took up most of the gym floor as we honored these kids for playing/cheering their last home game in our gym. Thanks kids, for your years of participation and blessings on your high school endeavors!
Wildcats Rock!
Our school gym will be rocking next Friday afternoon at 2:15 as our cheerleaders lead the student body in a rousing send-off for our Varsity Boys & Girls Basketball teams as they begin LSAA Tournament play next weekend. Blessings, kids, on long tournament runs!
PTL Talent Show
Put February 9 on your calendar! Our PTL’s Annual Talent Show offers a tasty Olive Garden dinner and creative student talent show. Kids, check the link below to find the talent registration and dinner reservation form. You won’t want to miss this fun night!
Camp Lutherhaven Night at CLHS!
Tonight is Camp Lutherhaven Night at the CLHS basketball games. Come to the games and wear your favorite Camp Lutherhaven shirt! Every student received a cool invitation. Fill it out and bring it along to be entered into a drawing. Hope y’all win!
Winter STEPS Session
Come GROW in your faith this winter. Wednesday evening STEPS classes for all ages continue this Wednesday. Join us for chicken noodles, hot vegetable, and dessert at 6:00 in the Cornerstone Room. Enjoy a great meal and meet someone new. Classes will begin at 7:00, including children’s classes, Middle School Youth Group (6 th -8 th  grade), and adult classes.
  Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare in America:  This week we welcome Dr. Robert Bennett from the Seminary. He will present based on his book  Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare in America.  This fascinating and unnerving class will equip you to recognize the devil’s influence in our society and how to act on it.
  Financial Success:  Wednesday’s class will cover Financial Strategy Basics:  This class is designed to get people started on a financial strategy. This session will also touch on how life insurance, investing, and retirement planning plays into your planning.
  A Hobbit, A Wardrobe, and A Great War:  Join us as we continue our discussion on how WWI influenced the faith development and writing of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien.
High School Youth Chicken Dinner Sale
Don’t cook on Super Bowl Sunday. Get a complete hot and delicious Goeglein’s chicken dinner right after worship on February 3. Preorder your half chicken meal for only $8. Tickets will be on sale in the church and school offices starting Monday. They will also be available for sale in the Ministry Center next weekend. All proceeds will help send our youth to the National Youth Gathering this summer.
Dinner & Movie Date Night
Would you like to strengthen your relationship with your spouse or special someone during 2019? Exciting news will be coming soon about a St. Peter’s challenge kicking off with a Ziano’s dinner and a movie date night on Friday, February 15. Save the date, and don’t worry about finding a sitter.
National Lutheran Schools Week is COMING SOON!!
JANUARY 28 th through February 1 st    
Real. Present. God.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1

Here at St. Peter’s Lutheran School, we teach your children many things; how to read, the process of cell division, how to add and subtract fractions, the Pythagorean Theorem, the difference between a noun and a verb. Most importantly, we are blessed to be able to teach your children about Jesus, who has always been with us, who is with us RIGHT NOW, and who will be with us forever. Real. Present. God. …and we cannot wait to celebrate His eternal presence during National Lutheran Schools Week!!

Monday : Wildcat Pride & Crazy Hair. Be creative! Wear you red, black, and white or spirit wear to show off your school spirit!
Tuesday : Tacky Tourist Day. 
Wednesday : Dress to Impress. 
Thursday : Pajama Day. Roll out of bed and come straight to school in your comfy pajamas, onesie, or sweats. No sleeping during class!!
Friday : Sports Day.  
Shop with Scrip
We are now back to our regular schedule of ordering scrip by noon on Tuesday with an expected pickups available on Thursday. With your authorization, we will deliver your scrip to the school to be sent home with a student. Once we have the results of the first half of the 2018-2019 School year, we will let everyone know. Thanks again to everyone that is using scrip to help support our school! 
Faithfully Forward Capital Campaign News
Thank you to everyone that was able to participate in the First Fruit offering and the start of the Faithfully Forward Campaign. Once we have the results of the fruits given, we will share this information with the congregation. In the meantime, and as you know, there is much work to be done. If you haven’t pledged or used your first fruit offering envelope, please understand that it is not too late to participate.
Worship
Church Attendance
When signing the Ritual of Friendship pad, use one line for each family member and write legibly. That will ensure that your attendance is properly recorded.
Pastor's Sermon
Pastor Steve Ahlersmeyer is preaching this weekend. His sermon is titled “Called to Make a Difference” . Please take some time to prepare for worship by reading the Bible passages before attending church.
Old Testament - Isaiah 62:1-5
Holy Gospel - John 2:1-11
Please join us for worship on Saturday evening at 5:00 or Sunday morning at 8:00 or 10:30.
Prayer List
Please include these requests in your personal and family prayers.
  • Morgan Moher as she continues treatment
  • Healing for Riley Zent's grandfather
  • Joe Nuthals, father of Paige & Cora
  • Healing for Heather Vogelsong
  • Healing for former teacher Jan Hieber as she recovers
  • Prayers for the Bentz family as they mourn the loss of their grandmother
  • Healing for Pastor Nord
PTL
5th Grade Hosting Teacher Appreciation Lunch for January
5th grade will be hosting lunch this month for our teachers and staff. Thank you to those who have already signed up! Anyone willing and able to help with lunch and recess coverage while teachers enjoy their lunch is also appreciated. Please follow the link below:
One Sports Reporter
One Team. One God. One Goal. One Sports Reporter.
By: Brynn Campbell, Grade 6
This week, the Wildcats played 4 games. The Varsity girls team took on Emmanuel St. Michael, who they have played at the start of the season in the Suburban Bethlehem tournament. Although our Wildcats were ultimately defeated, the girls closed the margin of defeat (29-15). The Varsity boys also played the Eagles of ESM; they too came up short (25-13). But the real highlight of the night was the recognition of our 8 th grade athletes. Thank you for showing us the way, 8 th graders!
The JV teams played Woodburn on Monday night. The girls played hard and kept a close lead throughout the game and ended victoriously (25-22). Crozier and Bolinger were high scorers, with the balance of the team ready to assist offensively, as well as provide a strong defense. The boys also played a tough game, but ended just short of Woodburn (33-22). Derheimer’s defensive acrobatics were not to be missed (was that a backward somersault?).
Lunch Menu
Upcoming Reminders
January 21st MLK Day - Snow Make-up Day
January 22nd Middle School Books & Breakfast 7:00 am
January 25th Pep Assembly 2:15
January 27th Open House from Noon-3:00 (Invite your family & friends to join us next year!)
January 28th Geography Bee 1:00
January 28th - February 1st National Lutheran Schools Week
February 8th Midterm
February 15th Professional Development - No School
February 18th Presidents' Day - No School (Snow Make-up Day if needed)
February 20th Middle School Books & Breakfast 7:00 am
School Delays & Closings
Severe weather related delays or closings will be announced as
Fort Wayne Lutheran Schools
Clubhouse is available at 8:00 am on delay days.
Watch for NEW Parent Alert texts now, too!