P E A C E L U T H E R A N

C H U R C H & S C H O O L

9415 Merriman Road

Livonia, MI 48150

Church & School

Phone: (734) 422-6930

Preschool: (734) 762-6691

Fax: (734) 422-0790

www.atpeacewithgod.org

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E V E N T S

Fri, Sept 9

8:05 AM Chapel w/

Mission Offering -

Kieta, Aiken Cleaning

Sat, Sept 10

9:00-4:00 AM

Building Rental-

Advantage First Aid

Sun, Sept 11

8:30 & 11:00 AM

Worship Service w/o

Communion, 9:45

AM Adult Bible Class

& Sunday School,

Radio Hour Offering

Mon, Sept 12

7:00 PM Reader's

Guide Bible Study,

3:30 PM Faculty

Meeting, Jupp

Cleaning

Tue, Sept 13

9:00 AM Principals

Conference, 4:00 PM

Volleyball Game at

St. Pauls Livonia,

6:00 PM Parents'

Orientation, Jupp

Cleaning

Wed Sept 14

Taylor Cleaning

Thu, Sept 15

6:00-10:00 PM

Building Rental-

Advantage First Aid,

Jupp Cleaning

Fri, Sept 16

8:05 AM Chapel w/

Mission Offering -

Pastor Gibbons,

Alexander Cleaning

Sun, Sept 18

8:30 & 11:00 AM

Worship Service w/

Communion, 9:45

AM Adult Bible Class

& Sunday School,

Radio Hour Offering,

12:00 PM Annual

Voters’ Meeting

Important School Notes

SCHOOL THEME ~ Every school year here at Peace, we choose a theme. This year’s theme comes

from Philippians 4:13 “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” The theme is

“Strength in Christ.” This verse has a special meaning to me personally. When I was 19, I left college

and joined the army. It was a challenging time. Basic training was hard and scary and I thought about

quitting a lot. But on the second or third day that I was there, the base chaplain handed out pocket

Bibles. One of the first verses I read was this one. Every time basic training got hard, every time I

thought about quitting, I repeated these words to myself. In time, I graduated and served for four

years. God taught me an important lesson about applying his word to my life. Too often, we try to dig

down deep into some well of inner strength to stand when life is difficult. But that’s not where

strength in Christ comes from – it comes from Christ. It comes from hearing his gospel message.

Every time we hear of Jesus’ love and forgiveness, the Holy Spirit works in our hearts. He gives us

strength to face our own weakness and failures. He gives us strength to endure all the hurts and

sorrows of this life. He gives us strength to stand firm in our faith until we reach eternal life. Our

children are going to hear a lot about Jesus and his love this year. We pray that God gives them all

Strength in Christ.

ACTIVITY DAY ~ is coming soon! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 4. This is a day when

we divide the school into teams and compete in wacky relays and activities. The students really enjoy

the day and the friendly competition.

The day starts normal, but we will break into teams and meet outside at 9:00. We will spend the first

part doing relays take a break and then do station games. We then will be having a special pizza hot

lunch that day, so students can either bring a lunch or order pizza. If a few parents could send in

cookies for a dessert that day, I am sure they would be appreciated. After lunch we will be having a

kickball tournament

However this day requires many volunteers. I need at least 20 people to help the teams, judge relays,

or run a station. The jobs are very easy and fun. You should be getting an e-mail on how to volunteer

on line. Grandparents, aunt, uncles, are also welcome to volunteer. If you have any questions, please

contact Janet Murphy at school.

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY ~ will be on Monday, September 26th for all students in the 4 year old

Preschool through 8th grade. All students will be photographed that day. The 3 year old preschool

class will have their picture taken on October 27th. This year you can place your orders and pay online

at mylifetouch.com Please us our Picture Day ID: LM746243Y0. You will receive a free digital

image with your online purchase when you join the Lifetouch MyFamily Rewards Program. All

students will be photographed. Online orders do not require anything to be returned on picture day. If

you do not order and pay online please complete the attached form and include your exact payment

amount and return to school on Picture Day. You can pay the day of pictures with cash or check

payable to Lifetouch. If paying with cash please have the exact amount, the photographer will not

have change. All other orders require the completed attached payment envelope to be returned on

picture day.

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY ~ Your school yearbook order will be online this year at:

ybpay.lifetouch.com Enter ID Code: 4132517. Your cost will be $13. If you would like to add the

student’s portrait and name on the cover then add $5 Lifetouch accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover or

American Express. This is the only way to order your yearbook. If you have questions please contact

Jan Murphy.

VOLLEYBALL ~ The A and B girls will be playing at HVL this weekend in a triangular tournament.

All B girls need to arrive at HVL by 8:30 AM for warm-up since we have the first game at 9:00AM.

As for the A girls, please be at HVL by 9:00AM to watch the B team and be prepared for warm-ups

after the first game. We would love to have some extra fans to cheer us on! Please see the schedule

attached to this Friday Facts for more information on the times we play. Go Panthers!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL AND ADULT BIBLE CLASS ~ Sunday School begins this Sunday at 9:45. If you have a child age 4 to

grade 8 we are glad to have them join us. Our Adult Bible Class also begins this Sunday at 9:45. Everyone is welcome to

join us.

SUMMER SCHEDULE CHANGE ~ Our worship service times will change this Sunday. Services will be at 8:30 and 11:00.

THE BOY PIONEERS ~ at St. Pauls will be hosting archery camp at Camp Killarney September 23-25. All boys K-8 are

welcome to participate, other area WELS churches also participate. Besides archery, there will be hiking, campfires, snacks,

and of course fellowship and time in God’s word. Cost is $25 per participant, this includes all campground fees, archery

supplies, snacks, drinks, and meals. To register, please e-mail or call Mike Froehlich: mjfroehlich03@yahoo.com, (248)

893-7429. The deadline for registration is 9/19.

CLEANING ~ the cleaning schedule for September is in our monthly calendar that is attached to this note. We will be getting

the rest of the schedule through December out to you as soon as we are able. Thank you to the families who volunteered to

help clean. Thank you also to Mrs. Thibert who made the schedule for us. We really appreciate your willingness to help. If

you are scheduled for a date that you know will not work for you, please let Mrs. Block know.

Those scheduled to clean on the weekend may clean either on Friday after school or on Saturday. If you need to clean on

Saturday, please let Mrs. Block know so we can arrange to get you into the building.

The HVL Rummage Sale Sept. 22-24 ~ Start planning now for HVL's first Rummage Sale. Clean, usable items can be brought

to HVL from 9am-5pm on September 19 and 20 or by appointment by calling HVL at 734.525.0160. The sale will be

Thursday and Friday, September 22-23 from 9am-5pm. and Saturday. September 24, from 9am-12 noon. Thank you in

advance tor your much appreciated donations. Please, NO upholstered furniture, computer equipment. TV'S, or electrical

items that may not work. Organizers of the sale will be working in the MPR from 9-4 on Monday and Tuesday to organize

the sale, and could use your help it you are available. Questions? Please feel free to call: Jamie Kittle (734.419.4674) or

Diane Wendland (734-455-9763). Please help make this sale a great success.

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