-WORSHIP-
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Worship at 10:15 am
Sunday Education Hour at 9am
-The News-
Christmas for Emmons
The Angel Tree for Emmons Elementary is up and is going on now until December 18th. We have 9 students this year. Each student has two tags, one is for toys and one is for clothes. If you are interested in participating please choose a tag and write your name on the sign up sheet next to the corresponding tag number and description. Instructions, index card and labels are in each envelope. Return: No later than December 18th.
Christmas for RLA
This year, we again will provide gift cards to our RLA Teachers to purchase materials for the classroom. We have 10 teachers/classrooms to cover. There is a collection box on the table by the slot wall. Please make checks to St. Peter, memo: RLA Christmas
2023 Offering Envelopes
The 2023 offering envelopes are ready to be picked up. You can find your envelopes on the table by the slot wall.
Advent Preparations for Christmas
New Advent Devotions are now available…
The birth of Jesus was the beginning of his ongoing presence in our world as both God and man. He is born in us spiritually even as he was born physically from Mary. He comes to inhabit our lives. By his word, he blesses, renews, guides and empowers us so that it’s no longer we who live but Christ who lives in us. Each day in Advent, we will discover anew how his grace enriches our existence.
Advent Tree
Please join us Saturday November 26 at 9am at the tree farm and church to cut and erect the Advent Christmas Tree. Please see John Schroeder for more information.
Advent by Candlelight
Ladies! Please plan to attend Advent by Candlelight on Sunday, December 4 at 6pm. If you’ve already signed up, think about someone you might ask to join you: your daughter, mother, sister, friend, someone from work. Advent is frequently overlooked, especially by “the world,” in the rush of commercial Christmas. This is a lovely opportunity to BIOMEN SYNDESMOI and take time to ready ourselves for coming close to the mystery of the Incarnation. Ask the Lord for wisdom and courage to invite someone to come with you, and expect Him to equip you! Reach out to Renee Peggs (peggs.renee@pm.me or 574-742-0010) if you have any questions.
We are also in need of one more lady to help with decorating. Nothing elaborate or time-consuming this year, but we also don’t want it falling to just one person. Indicate your willingness on the sheet by the slat wall or see Renee.
Altar Poinsettias
This year we will be taking monetary donations for the altar poinsettias. Donation can be made now through Dec. 11. The collection box is located on the table by the slot wall.
If you should have any questions please see Annette Winterrowd.
Women of St. Peter – Annual Cookie Sale
Time to bake, bake, bake and share your favorite delicacy delights with the community. The Women of St. Peter will be having their annual cookie sale on Dec. 10: 9am-Noon. They are in need of cookies and baked goods that you have made. Please bring your donated cookies to the church on Dec. 9. Last years donations made $800 for missions and women’s projects. Lets see if we can keep the momentum going. See Jill Reedstrom or Paula Ryan for any questions or more information. Let’s get baking….
Christmas Decorating – Your help is needed to prepare the Sanctuary for the Nativity of Our Lord
St. Peter is in need of eager elves to help decorate the sanctuary and church for Christmas.
• When? – Sunday, December 18th after Worship
• What? – Help with garland & wreath decorating, garland & wreath hanging, tree trimming and tree lighting.
• Commitment? – Many elves make light work but plan on 1.5 – 2 hours of work.
• Food? – Lunch will be served to the elves helping.
If you are able to help, please sign up to on the convenient “Elf Help Board” by the slot wall.
Join RLA Shoe Collection
Please continue to bring in your “gently worn, used, and new” shoes to pass along to folks in developing countries. The goal is to collect 2,500 pairs of shoes. So far, SPLC has collected around 90 pairs. Please ask your friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers for donations, too!
*”Gently worn means no holes, no separation of sole, something you would pass on or wear yourself.”
If you need someone to pick up your shoes or bring them into church please see Krista Hunt.
38th Annual Advent/Christmas Service In the German Language
The 38th Annual “Weihnachts Vesper” (a Christmas Service in German Language) will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, November 27th, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 51490 Laurel Road, in South Bend. A time of fellowship will follow the service. Contact St. Paul church office at 574-271-1050 for more information.
Bring your coffee and pray – for Pastor Clark, St. Peter, and the Church
Gather with Deaconess Amy Smessaert at 10 a.m. on Sundays for a brief time of prayer for Pastor Clark as he prepares a series of theses on questions of race, economics, and gender that have arisen in our life together, in society, and as the Church. We will pray for 6-8 minutes prior to worship. Meet in the south end of the sanctuary, by the stairwell. Copies of the prayer will be provided.
Pick Your Next Usher Date!
Thanks to everyone who has served as an usher or usher team so far this fall. It is time to pick another date to serve! Please sign-up on the Sunday Servants sheet on the slat wall. You can see the specific list duties, with video demos, here. A veteran usher will be there to assist you and will teach you one extra duty beyond communion each time you serve.
Crucifer: Pick a Date to Carry the Cross!
We also invite anyone interested and able to carry the Cross in the opening hymn. Sign-up on the Sunday Servants sheet in the Narthex and watch this video to prepare.
-Ministry Updates and Opportunities-
Church Set-up
If you are using the church for any reason and need the church set up a certain way please contact Matt Rockwell (Cell) 574-261-8318
Coffee Hour/Hospitality
We Need help with hospitality on Sundays. Pick up some treats from the store such as mini rolls, strudel, donut holes, small cinnamon rolls or similar. Total cost is no more than $20 (3-4 packages). There is a sign-up sheet and instructions on the table by the slot wall.
Please contact Nancy Kroll if you have any questions at (574)520-1236 or (574)229-9496
-Last Week in the Lord’s Service-
Week of November 20th, 2022
Offerings – Last Sunday & Financial Update
General Fund: $6126.57
MAC: $25
Worship Attendance
•Last Sunday, November 20th: 90
M.A.C. Food Pantry
• Food Collected this week: 246 lbs……. Praise God!
• This Week’s Shopping List: Jiffy Mix, Rice-A-Roni, and Pancake Mix
Contact Cindy Matthews for more information 574-855-3504.
Braille Bibles
• The Braille Team made 23 books of I Kings in Contracted English.
Contact Sharon Csaszar 574-904-1411 or Sandy Ellis 574-220-3636 for more information.
Quilts
• The sewing team made 6 quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
The Sewing Group meets Tuesdays to cut squares, size sheets, and assemble backs and fronts of quilts, iron sheets, sew and pin quilts. Participants of ANY skill level from the least to the greatest are welcome. If you are interested in this human care ministry contact, Helga Platz 574-514-3751 for more information.
-Links and General Info-
Prayer Requests may be submitted by:
- Using the convenient on-line Submit New Prayer Request Here Link OR
- Adding written prayers to the “Our Gathering Prayers” form on Sunday morning
Announcements may be submitted by:
- Using the online form: https://splcm.org/forms/submit-announcement/
- Filling out an announcement form from the left of the slat wall in the Narthex and placing it on the pastor’s chair to the right of the Cross at the front of the sanctuary.
St. Peter “Members” Website Page
Did you know that we have a dedicated page just for members of St. Peter? This page contains the most current Church Directory; Monthly Celebrations for Birthdays, Baptism and Wedding Anniversaries; Annual Kingdom Spending Plan (budget); Monthly Financial reports, MLT and Voter Assembly Minutes and Announcements, Church Constitution, and more. NOTE: Password is the same as “prayers” password; call the Church Office with questions, 574-255-5585.
Zoom Videoconferencing
Changes have continued. If your group needs to use Zoom, please email PC at adamclarknd@gmail.com.
-Your St Peter Leadership-
- Mission Leadership Team (MLT): Jeff Luppes, President; Rob Hunt III, Vice-President; Amy Carter, Secretary; David Luster-Bartz, Treasurer; Ninette Deliyannides, At-Large Member; Elizabeth McGrath, At-Large Member; Dylan Bergstrom, At-Large Member.
- Elders: Chuck Ryan, Head Elder; Marty Orlowski; Brian Reedstrom; Mark Waldron; David Gurnee; John Schroeder, Jeff Rockwell
- Pastors: Pastor Bryan Borger, Senior Pastor; Pastor Adam Clark, Associate Pastor
Office Hours:
Tu/Th: 9am-12pm
Wed: 8-10:30am
F: “Flex” (call to see)
Sunday Schedule
- Education Hour: 9:00-9:50am
- Divine Worship: 10:15am
(stream: splcm.org/worship)