In Our Prayers: This week we will be praying for these St. Peter alumni who graduated from our school: Sydney Little, class of 2011 and Tyler Beckrow, class of 2010.

Devotion of the Week: A couple of years ago, I happened to be waiting at the deli counter at a grocery store. As I patiently waited for my number to be called, I was looking at what I was going to purchase. When I knew my number was about to be called, I looked up, and noticed that the worker who was going to take my order coughed in her gloved hand and did not put on a new pair of gloves. I simply put my number in my pocket, backed away from the counter slowly, and decided to order a pizza instead. The protective gloves that were being worn definitely protected the worker from the germs she coughed into her hand, but it left the food that I was going to purchase exposed to a possible cold, flu or other communicable disease. In our world of PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment), we know that we can never be fully protected from sickness and disease. At some point, we will be infected with an unwanted pathogen. It is an unfortunate problem that exists and this is yet another result of sin. Today's world is not what God intended when He created it, but it is the world that we live in today due to sin. What a blessing we have that despite our sinful condition, our Heavenly Father has lifted us out of the depths of despair and given us a clean slate, a perfect record, a sinless robe of righteousness through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. One of our Keys to the Kingdom Bible verses is a familiar one that we speak together in our worship services from 1 John 1, 8-9, "If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." That is a wonderful reminder for us every day. As we live in our world of controversy and chaos, may we give thanks for the peace, joy, and forgiveness we have in Christ our Cornerstone!

Safety Upgrade: It has been several years since we started looking into push-button crosswalk signs for our crossing over Raucholz Road. We were approved for a $3,000 grant through HSC Care Grant and then had a $2,500 donation from a family in our congregation in order to pay for this project. After all of the paperwork was completed, the signs have been on back order for a while, but they finally came in and now we have a much safer crossing for our St. Peter families and our guests.

Smile! For World Smile Day, the third graders made their own smiles to share:).

No School: There is no school on Thursday, October 15 or Friday, October 16. Child Care is available on both days. Children that will be here through the lunch hour will need to bring a lunch from home. The cost is $20/child half day (five hours or less) or $35/child for all day (more than five hours).

Reminder: If your child will be using our child care on Thursday or Friday next week, please contact Mrs. Fehn at least 24 hours in advance. We appreciate your help so that we can staff child care appropriately.

Picture Retake Day: October 20 is retake day if your student missed getting school pictures taken on September 22. Please remember to bring payment with the order form on that day. The photographer will be here in the morning. Pictures are going home today. If you feel retakes are necessary, you must return your student's packet intact to the photographer.

Feedback Requested: We would like your feedback on your child's pictures that are being sent home. Please take this one minute survey to help us evaluate Geskus Photography. Thank you for your input.

Operation Polar Drop 2020: This food drop, sponsored in part by the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, will take place at Zion Lutheran Church, 17927 Dice Road, Hemlock, on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00a.m. until food is gone. Free groceries, clothing, school supplies and other goodies will be given away on a first come, first serve basis until all items are gone.

Infant Care Needed: One of our St. Peter families is looking for in-home child care for their infant twins a few days each week. If you are interested, please call or email Mrs. Brandi Hoernlein at 989-980.2295 or brandipawlick@yahoo.com.

Soccer Recap: Our Panthers finished their regular season with a game against the top ranked Blue Jays. They gave a good effort but fell short and were defeated against Holy Cross. On Thursday, our team played in their final game of the season in the TCLL Silver Tournament. They were matched up against the number one seed, St. Michael's, and had a tough time against the Raiders losing their last game. Even though this very young team could not pick up a win this year, they were fun to watch and have a bright future.

Thank You: Thank you to Mrs. Amy Hyatt for coaching our soccer team again this year. We appreciate all of her time and energy coaching our team. Thank you also to Mr. Ryan Hyatt and Mr. Jason Klemish for helping to coach this team as well.

Soccer and Volleyball Uniforms: All athletes need to return their clean uniforms by Monday, October 19. Thanks for your help.

Sunday Morning at 9:30am and

Thursday Evenings at 6:30pm

Bible Class following 9:30 Service