Saints Update 9/25/26

September 25, 2026 View this email in your browser

Safe & Still Welcoming
If you’ve been around the narthex area over the past few weeks you may have noticed some upgrades/work-in-progress focused on our two main entrances to the building. As part of our overall campus safety enhancement initiative, our entry buzzers and intercoms now have more features that allow us an additional level of security when granting guests access to our building. We want you to be aware that due to these enhanced safety measures, the process for entering the building will be different and a bit slower than you may be accustomed to.

To enter the building we ask that you please:
• Ring the bell and wait to be greeted on the intercom
• Share the reason for your visit
• Wait for the doors to be unlocked before pulling on the handles
• Waiting is important here....if you pull the doors before they are unlocked, it could reset the process and actually cause more delays.

This entry protocol is an advised best practice and over the next few weeks, our security team will be trained on these protocols. We now have the capability to implement this best practice, but to be effective it must be implemented across the board: From familiar parents and long-time church members to new visitors and outside service providers. Please know this: You are certainly still welcome to enter the building and may continue to drop things off at the office during the day. We can agree that we unfortunately live in a world that has succumbed to the evils of sin and certain measures are necessary to keep our students, congregants, and staff members safe.

Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation during this transition. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

~Mr. Goffron

UPCOMING DATES

• September 26 - Fred D Martin Cross Country Invitational, 9 am-12 pm

• October 2 - Trivia Night

• October 12 & 13 - No School, Fall Break, Extended Care Available 10/13

• October 14 & 15 - School Portrait Retakes

• October 14 - Club & Group Portraits

• October 16 - Fall Fest, Save the Date

Click HERE for the full calendar

2'S EXTENDED CARE 10/13

PRESCHOOL- 8TH GRADE EXTENDED CARE 10/13

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨

Parents, you deserve a night out! Grab your friends and join us for the 3rd Annual St. Peter Trivia Night next Friday, October 2! It's your chance to relax, laugh, enjoy some cocktails, and have a whole lot of fun!

🍸 BYOF & BYOB (yes, cocktails, too!)
🧠 Trivia, prizes, raffles & games
👯 Teams of 6–8 — No team? No problem! Let us know, and we'll find a spot for you!
🎉 Pick a fun team theme and compete for Best Team Theme!
💲 $25 per person

Whether you're in it to win or just need a fun night out with friends, this is one event you don't want to miss!
⏰ Don't wait! Register today before it's too late!
👉 REGISTER HERE

Stop by the lobby on Sunday, October 4, for a special bake sale hosted by our Hands and Feet of Jesus class!
Our students are raising funds to purchase new basketballs for our gym, with a goal of $1,000!

Sunday, October 4, 9:00–11:30 AM • Lobby Area • Cash Only
Stop by, grab a sweet treat, and help our students reach their goal. Every purchase makes a difference!

🍂 SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Fall Fest! 🍁
Get ready for a day full of family fun, delicious food, and all the fall vibes! Join us at St. Peter's Back 40 for family activities, food trucks, and plenty of autumn fun.

🎤 Special Appearance: The Slow Down with Tanner Olson and Matt Doering!

Enjoy an inspiring and meaningful experience featuring poetry, music, heartfelt storytelling, and a little humor. It's an opportunity to slow down, reconnect with what matters most, and be reminded that hope is still here. Gather your friends, bring the family, and celebrate fall with our St. Peter community! 🎃🍁

🎄 Mark Your Calendars! 🎄
All-School Christmas Services – Saturday, December 12th. We can’t wait to celebrate the birth of Jesus with you at our School Christmas Services — one of the most joyful days of our school year! Each school family (pre school-8th grade) will have the opportunity to worship at one of the services as their children lead on Saturday, December 12th. For now, just save the date. You’ll receive your specific service time in the coming weeks. At that time we’ll send more details — including a chance to let us know about any schedule conflicts. No need to reach out about that just yet! Let’s get ready to celebrate. We look forward to worshiping King Jesus with you and your family!

LUNCH ORDERS!
Please note that All hot lunch orders must be placed BEFORE 7:00 pm THURSDAY EVENING of the PRIOR WEEK.

FULL LUNCH ORDER

MIDDLE SCHOOL ALA CARTE

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Participation in this program has remained strong. We have continued to pick up new participants and earn a $10 bonus for each new person who signs up and scans their first eligible receipt. Remember, this program is open to anyone who wants to support St. Peter, so please encourage grandparents, aunts and uncles, friends and neighbors to sign up and scan their receipts. They do not need to live in the Chicagoland area. Remember to use our special code of RKJ22BC8 to activate the bonus. Please always scan all receipts because you would be surprised how many times something you didn't realize is in the program pops up! Happy Scanning!

SAINTS IN PRAYER • FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH
As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our kids is prayer. Gather with us once a month as we approach God’s throne of grace together, joining our hearts in prayer over our children, St. Peter, and the administration.If prayer is new to you—or praying out loud feels a little outside your comfort zone—please don’t let that keep you from coming. You are welcome to simply come, listen, learn, and pray silently alongside us. There is no experience or expectation required. We’re simply parents learning to seek the Lord together. Saints in Prayer meets after preschool drop-off from 8:30–9:30 on the first Tuesday of each month (10/6, 11/3, 12/1). If you’re dropping off elementary kids, feel free to come earlier and hang out until prayer starts. We’ll meet in the Life Center. Babies and younger kids are welcome!

PHILIPPIANS BIBLE STUDY FOR MOM’S
School Mom, You’re Invited! Philippians Bible Study: Finding joy, peace, and perspective in the messy middle of motherhood. Through Philippians we'll discover how God invites us to...

• Find joy even when circumstances aren’t perfect
• Experience God’s peace when life feels overwhelming
• Develop a Christ-centered perspective in the middle of a busy season

Led by Karrie Lachmann and Jenny Carrato, moms of elementary-aged kids who are walking through this season right alongside you. No Bible study experience is needed—just come as you are!

Thursdays, October 8 – November 12
8:30–9:30 AM after drop off
Life Center. Register Here or just show up!

Mission: Leading People To A Full Life In Christ
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10

Vision: Seeing Lives And Communities Transformed As We Become More Like Jesus
And we all… are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

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