Honoring Veterans

On November 7, 2012, Holy Trinity Lutheran School in Okauchee, Wisconsin, held their annual Veterans Day Program to honor all who have served our country in the armed forces. The day began with a breakfast for the veterans and their families served by the seventh and eighth grade students in the school. Following the breakfast, everyone was invited to the gymnasium for the program, which was presented by students in grades Pre-K to 8. This program included recitations and songs focusing on key historical events in American history. A total of over 80 veterans and families, friends, and guests were in attendance.
This year Holy Trinity was honored to have Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch as the guest speaker. She thanked the children for their work and thanked the veterans for their service. The school also received a special recognition award from the Okauchee American Legion in appreciation for their continued support of local veterans.
In addition to thanking the veterans, this program was used as an opportunity to thank our gracious God for the gift of freedom in our country. Emphasis was given to the fact that we are blessed to have the freedom to worship and to share the Gospel message of salvation by grace, through faith in Christ.