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Saints Update 5/22/25

May 22, 2025
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And that’s a wrap! What a week here inside the building at St. Peter. All of our end of year activities were held indoors this last week due to the oddly Octoberish weather. Thank you so much to all the parent volunteers that helped field day be a tremendous success even without a “field” per se. We had over 75 parent volunteers sign up to run games and stations. Thank you to staff and teachers for pivoting and finding alternate celebration locations and activities. This is one of those moments where our community really shines. When faced with adversity - we rise to the occasion for our students and show them how to succeed when things go wrong.

It’s been a week of celebrating different student groups here at St. Peter: First, our winter and spring athletes along with the dedicated coaching staff. Next, we celebrated our preschool students and praised our wonderful teachers that guide our youngest students, teaching them about Jesus at the beginning of their spiritual, social, and academic journeys. Finally, today we honored and recognized our 8th graders and St. Peter Alumni that are graduating high school. These events make one thing certain - God IS Good and he’s always working behind the scenes moving us all a little closer to leading fuller lives in Christ.

We can’t wait to see you all again in the fall and we will certainly stay connected over the summer months! Please take a look at the calendar and make note of special registration dates over the summer!

God Bless!
Principal Goffron

UPCOMING DATES

July 24 12-5 Registration Paperwork Dropoff

August 5 12-5 Registration Paperwork Dropoff

Click HERE for the full calendar

Field Day was a blast! Thanks to everyone for making it memorable for our Saints!

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IS YOUR STUDENT MISSING SOMETHING?
Make sure you stop by the lost and found rack by the Bartz Hall entrance before school is dismissed for the summer. Anything left behind will be donated or discarded. Thank you!

EXTENDED CARE
Regular extended care charges for May will be due by June 15.

Registration packets are available to complete on Skyward. Please log in to complete yours for our 25/26 school year.

READ THE FINAL ORACLE

JOIN US FOR INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY!
Come celebrate an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fundraising with our friends at St. Peter as we host our first International Children's Day Fundraiser, led by our Ukrainian partner church.

We’re excited to join together with St. Peter, New Day Church (our Korean congregation), and our Ukrainian community for a fun-filled event featuring delicious international food, games, and activities for all ages.

All proceeds will go toward providing prosthetics for a wounded soldier and a child who were victims of the conflict in Ukraine.

🎯 Stay tuned for more details—especially to find out who you'll get to dunk in the dunk tank!

Let’s come together to make a difference. We can’t wait to see you there!

ST. PETER VOLLEYBALL SUMMER CAMP
St. Peter is offering a volleyball camp this summer, from June 2 & 4, June 9, 11, & 13. Students Entering 4th-6th: 2:30-4:00 pm. Students Entering 7th-8th: 4:00 - 5:30 pm. The cost is $70. Click HERE to sign up!

ST. PETER ATHLETIC RUNNING CLUB (SPARC)
The cost is $75 for the initial family member and $25 for each additional family member. Register HERE.

ST. PETER BASKETBALL CAMP
This summer, students who will be entering grades 4-8 next year are invited to be a part of the basketball camp. Click HERE to sign up!
June 23-25: Boys entering grades 4-8 8am-10am • Girls entering grades 4-8 4pm-6pm
July 7-9: Boys entering grades 4-8 8am-10am • Girls entering grades 4-8 4pm-6pm

Looking for a simple way to add a spiritual element into your summer? Worship on the Lawn with us!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and Ravinia-style picnics to the north lawn for a short, family-friendly time of worship and a simple, relaxed music concert. Worship on the Lawn will take place from 5:00 - 6:00 pm. The dates are listed below. Pack up the family, the yard games, and bring joy, community, and worship into your family's summer rhythm!

June 14 • June 28 • July 12 • July 26 • Aug 9 • Aug 23
*In the event of inclement weather, worship will move into the sanctuary.

KidMin Corner
Thank you for another amazing year of discipleship at St. Peter Kids! It was a blast getting to know your kiddos and families. We wrapped up our regular year making Lightsabers of the Spirit to remind us of the memory verses we've learned. We also had a blast defending against the flaming arrows of the enemy (or regular NERF darts of the other team).

Even though we won't be meeting weekly over the summer, there are still ways to stay connected to Jesus and each other. We have Live It Out devotional books available for purchase. These books are a perfect way to help your elementary student practice some of the values we have at St. Peter. It's a perfect way to become more like Jesus. You can order one HERE: We'll also have several family events throughout the upcoming months.

Join the St. Peter Kids GroupMe to receive text updates by clicking HERE

CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION EVENING
Join us for a special evening as we kick off the new season of Confirmation! Whether you're currently attending workshops or just beginning your Confirmation journey as an incoming 5th grader, this evening is for you and your family. Pastor Randy is holding a Confirmation Orientation on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:30 pm in the Life Center. We’ll provide pizza, and he will walk through the Confirmation process, which includes six workshops based on the Six Chief Parts of Luther’s Small Catechism:

First/Holy Communion
Holy Baptism
The 10 Commandments
The Apostles' Creed
Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Confession/Forgiveness

You’ll also be introduced to our ministry leaders: Kayla Olsen (Young Children), Steve Heick (Youth Discipleship), and Sarah Greiner (Discipleship). We look forward to seeing you there as we begin this exciting journey of faith and growth! Please register HERE

SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE (Advance Notice July 26-Aug. 10)
St. Peter will again be collecting school supplies for Jehovah/Good Shepherd Christian Academy, as we have for over twenty years.

We are giving some advance notice so that when you see school supplies sales this summer, we're hoping that you will purchase some extra supplies for Jehovah/Good Shepherd. We will also be sending out a notice later with a list of specific items that they need. You may bring your items to the collection boxes in the Living Room between July 19 - August 10.

Thank you for your help! If you have questions, please call or text Patsy & Paul Crawford at 847-848-0264.

WOMEN OF ST PETER FIGHT HUNGER
Grace & Gather Women’s Ministry will be volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, an organization dedicated to providing life-saving meals to children in need. Tuesday, May 27 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Register on the Church Center App OR on our website HERE.

Increase the joy and build community by gathering with some women to go out to dinner before serving. Start reaching out to women you know and make a plan now! This is a great opportunity to serve alongside fellow women of faith while making a tangible impact in the fight against hunger. Whether you're packing meals or sharing in the spirit of community, your time and energy will help bring hope to those who need it most.