In Our Prayers: These are the Lutheran schools in the Michigan District that we will be praying for this week:

Devotion of the Week: This past Wednesday, we began the season of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season of the church year, not counting Sundays, marked by repentance, fasting, reflection, and ultimately focusing on the ministry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who was crucified for us. The season of Lent points us to Jesus. John the Baptist summarizes this well in John 1:29, "Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" Jesus is our Savior who has saved us from sin, death, and the devil. It is because of His sacrificial death on the cross and His glorious resurrection that we are FORGIVEN and redeemed children of God. May we grow in our faith this Lenten season as we focus on the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!

Serving in Worship: On Wednesday, March 1, the Cherub Choir (2nd-4th grade) will sing in our Lenten Worship Service. Children will meet in the multi-purpose room at 6:10pm. The Cherub Choir will sing again on Sunday, March 5. Please have your child in the multi-purpose room at 9:10am.

Chapel Offering: Treasures are the heart of World Mission ministry. They are solar-powered audio Bibles recorded in a person’s own language. These devices are strategically distributed by indigenous leaders, who are native to the people they are ministering to. Treasures come in up to 7,000 dialects and each has the opportunity to impact up to 144 people per year through the formation of listening groups. Thank you for your prayers and support of this Hearts for Jesus project. $50.00 donation = 1 Treasure = 144 people impacted

Michigan History Field Trip: The third and fourth graders are currently studying government in Michigan history. Last week, they toured the Capitol building in Lansing. They saw the House of Representatives area and briefly witnessed a senate recess. Additionally, they learned about the Capitol building and were shown offices and other meeting rooms. Students also experienced a self-guided tour of the Michigan Historical Museum.

Thank You for Wishlist Items: The teachers have classroom wish lists that they have created on Amazon and we have been receiving generous donations from people purchasing these items. Below is a picture of our first graders using their new magnetic drawing boards as they practice their spelling words.

Hollywood Stars: The stars were out in full force today for our 7th-8th grade spirit day!

Parent/Teacher Conferences: Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 9, in the afternoon and early evening for all parents with Preschool-8th grade students. Students in grades 5-8 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. In order to sign up, follow the same procedures that we had last fall:

PTL Carnival Is Tonight, Friday, Feb. 24: The carnival will take place from 6:30pm-8:00pm and will include games, prizes, and a lot of fun for our families. The cost is $15 for the first child in a family and $10 for each additional child. The cost includes all you can play games which have prizes to win. Water, popcorn, and cotton candy will be on sale for $1 each. It is going to be a great event! See you tonight!

Church Directory: Karen Dempsey, Shutter the Thought Photography, has graciously offered to take family pictures for our church directory. If your family would like their picture taken but were unable to schedule it, please give us your name and contact information and Karen will arrange for another time. If you already have a family picture that you would like to submit, it may be submitted one of the following ways:

Spirit Day: Friday, March 3 is 3rd Grade's Spirit Day, which will be Twin Day. Pick a friend and dress alike! The lunch for the day will be Tony's Deep Dish Pizza, Smiley Potatoes, Fresh Dragon Fruit and Brookies.

Re-Enrollment Update: Thank you to those who have completed the re-enrollment process. If you have not done so yet, this should take about 5-10 minutes per child and must be completed by March 9. Please contact Mrs. Alyssa Shirely in the school office with any questions.

Thank You: We are very thankful to Mr. & Mrs. Roger & Pam Breternitz for all of their work plowing our parking lots and shoveling sidewalks at the church and school. We are also very thankful to Mr. Joe Wolgast for salting our parking lots and sidewalks during these winter months.

2023 Annual PTL Auction Tickets and Volunteers: Auction tickets will go on sale March 1 in the school office for $25 each. There is also the option to purchase a table for an additional $100. Please click anywhere for more information on the night's festivities.

Lenten Suppers: Spencer Marlow (St. Peter Class of 2022) will be hosting Lenten Suppers during our Lenten season from 5:00pm-6:15pm in the school gym. All meals will include a side salad and beverages.

Wednesday Evenings at 6:30pm

Sunday Morning at 9:30am

Saturday Evenings at 5:00pm

Bible Study on Sundays after Worship