Announcements for 23 November: Christ the King/Fulfillment Sunday

Sunday School 9am, ages 3 through adult

Sunday Divine Worship 10:15am

Thanksgiving Eve Worship: Wednesday, November 26th, 7:00pm
Offer your thanks to God
Bring non-perishables or a monetary gift for the M.A.C. Food Pantry.

The News

Sign Up TODAY (Thurs Nov 20) For A 3- Week Small Group

Click here ASAP to register your availability for a three-week Advent Small Group. PC will then put the groups together and provide easy study guides. If you encounter any problems, please email PC your availability: adamclarknd@gmail.com

Advent Items to Prepare BEFORE Nov.30 (Advent 1)

1. Get a Personal/Family Advent Wreath for Devotion

This year’s devotional has a major place for the use of a home advent wreath, so everyone is encouraged to get one this year if you don’t have one (or restock your candles :-). Some relatively cheap options:

• Amazon Black Friday Deals on Basic Wreaths WITH Candles: $12 or $14.
• From The Devotional Author: Easy-Make Mason Jar Wreath (DIY Video)
• Michaels or Hobby Lobby has a $7 pack of votive candles in glass – use four and break off a pine branch to surround them with!

2. Get a Copy of Our Devotional from the Slat Wall – One Per Household

“Unwrapping the Names” Description: What if you could spend this Advent season delighting in your Savior instead of trying to create the picture-perfect holiday? Treat yourself and your family to the ultimate gift this Christmas as you “unwrap” the meaning-filled names of Jesus, week by week! Asheritah Ciuciu (“Choo Choo”) leads adults, kids, and families through the four weeks of Advent with weekly interactive devotional activities, each followed by five readings celebrating the Savior at the heart of our Advent hope, preparation, and joy. We also will explore these themes in the Advent midweek services and small group discussions.

3. Prepare the First Small Group Guide on Nov 29-Dec 1

Our first Small Group will be the week starting Nov 30. But in order to be ready, you will want to DO the individual/family part as we are beginning, i.e. the weekend after Thanksgiving. Hard copies also available at slat wall.

Angel Tree: Slips Available THIS Sunday for “Black Friday Shopping”

This year we are once again sponsoring an Angel Tree for Emmons Elementary, one of our local public elementary schools. The actual tree will make its way up by Advent 1 (Nov 30), but gift slips will be available THIS Sunday, Nov 23 – grab yours and take advantage of those Black Friday sales!

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It): New Members

On Sunday, November 16th, we were blessed to welcome 10 new members representing five households into the Body at St. Peter through baptism, confirmation, and/or transfer. Click the link below to read their short bios:

Advent/Christmas Worship in German

The 41st annual “Wiehnachts Vesper” (a Christmas worship service in the German language) will be held at 4pm on Sunday, November 30 at St. Paul Lutheran SB (corner of Alto and Laurel Roads). A time of fellowship will follow worship. Call their office at 574-271-1050 for more information.

Poinsettias

Please help beautify the altar for Christmas worship by making a donation for poinsettias. Checks must be made out to Women of St. Peter (not to SPLC). Place check or cash in the acrylic box under the slat wall no later than Sunday, December 7. See Annette Winterrowd with any questions.

Prepare Cookies for the Cookie Walk (Saturday, Dec 13th, 9am-Noon)

We have developed a base of return customers who say we have the best cookies (and we do!). Please help us continue this helpful and fun fundraiser by preparing and delivering cookies by December 12th. Any questions, see Jill Reedstrom or Paula Ryan.

Offering Envelopes

Please pick up your 2026 envelopes from the table under the slat wall. Take a set to a shut-in!

Meal Train for Ila Davis

Ila had some post-surgery complications on her foot. If you can, help out by providing a meal over the next week or so while her kids are out of town. Click here for the Meal Train.

Adult Sunday Morning Bible Study

For the next Sundays at 9am, we will be wrapping out our “ecumenical pilgrimage” with the Holiness, Pentecostal, Restorationist, and Non-Denominational traditions.

Advent by Candlelight, Sunday, December 7 beginning at 6:30pm

Advent by Candlelight is coming! “What does this mean?”

This is an event for the Women of St. Peter – if you are a woman (high school age or older) and you attend St. Peter, you are welcome! We use this event for fellowship, to enjoy one another’s company over luxurious desserts, and to explore some of the themes of Advent amidst beautiful tables and holiday decor.

Tables are hosted by ladies who sign up to bring their favorite china, silver, centerpieces, and other decor to appoint their own table. Please sign up if you would be interested in hosting a table.

Other ladies have a gift for creating sumptuous, decadent desserts, which are the typical fare for the event. *New this year* – if you’d rather bring something healthy, like fruit or a salad, to share, we welcome that! Please sign up if you would be interested in bringing food.

A program is created to help guide table discussion and lead us in conversation around themes of Advent. This year’s theme is Peace Be With You, which will be presented in a booklet format and led by one lady at each table. Please sign up if you would be interested in leading the discussion at your table. [Content and questions are provided for you – no preparation is necessary!]

Since this is a festive event, feel free to wear formal or fancy dress.

Most ladies will just attend the event, without hosting, bringing a dessert, or leading. We welcome you to join us without needing to “do” or “bring” anything! Just sign up.

If you need childcare, please let us know that on the sign-up sheet, as well.

All sign-ups are on the table under the slat wall. Since we must know how many tables/place settings to prepare and number of table hostesses, we truly need you to RSVP no later than Sunday, November 30. We’re sorry this one doesn’t function as a last-minute-just-come, like our other WoSP events.

If you have any questions, please see Amy Smessaert or Renee Peggs. We look forward to a beautiful evening with you all!

Sunday School Lessons

Parents (and prayer partners, too!), check here each week for what your children will be hearing about in Sunday School.

November 23 (Unit 2-2) – “Comfort in Captivity” is the theme for our lesson this week. When Nebuchadnezzar takes the Israelites into exile in Babylon, Jeremiah writes to the exiles, assuring them of God’s continuing care for them. Through Jeremiah, God promises a new covenant where His people will live eternally through Jesus. Discuss, “How does God comfort us today?”

Thank You – and Thanks be to God

• For Ronnie Zarate, who completed her 50 hours of preparation as a Stephen Minister. Pictured above with her class of graduates from our local Stephen Ministry Network. We look forward to installing her here at St. Peter on Sunday, January 18th!
• For Krista Hunt, who is organizing the Sunday School Christmas Program and the Angel Tree.
• For Brian Reedstrom, who did a yeoman’s work in finding our new “snowplow guy”!
• For Marty and Jan Orlowski, helping with electrical so we can get security cameras in.
• For all our new members, and for the excitement, experience, gifts, and partnership they bring into our midst!
• For all who continue to exercise ministries to our faithful gathered around the Long Arms of the Cross.

Resurrection Lutheran Academy (RLA)
News, Info, and Ministry Opportunities

Capital Campaign Status

Bible Studies & Ministry Updates and Opportunities

Sunday Servants Gather Before Worship

All who help lead the Divine Service gather promptly at 10:05am to take 3 minutes to prepare their hearts and minds for worship. If you are serving as altar guild, usher, crucifer/acolyte, lector, greeter, tech person, elder, musician/dancer, doorkeeper or other HEART member, etc. on a particular Sunday, please come together for quick introductions and short prayer led by Deaconess Amy Smessaert. Together, we will ask God to bless our service to God’s people as we live connected in spiritual formation in Christ.

Mid-Week Bible Studies

THURSDAY MORNING, 9am at church:
This fall we are doing a study on the book of Isaiah. Connect with Paula Ryan or call Renee in the office (574-255-5585) if you are interested in joining.

FRIDAY NIGHT: 1st and 3rd Fridays 6:30pm: Connect with John Schroeder or Mike Fonck if you’re interested in joining. This year, we are studying the book of Acts, featuring a companion video series that we’ll watch together.

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Pick Your Next Usher Date!

Thanks to everyone who has served as an usher or part of an usher team. It’s 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 of duties, with video demos, here. A veteran usher will assist you and teach you one extra duty beyond communion each time you serve.

“The Numbers” — Week of 16 November 2025

Offerings
General Fund: $8115
MAC Food Pantry: $5100
Urgent Improvements: $635
Braille: $150
Capital Campaign: $550
Pastors’ Discretionary: $5350

Worship Attendance
Sunday 11/16: 130

M.A.C. Food Pantry
• 175 pounds this week
• most needed right now: tuna, diced tomatoes, soup
Contact Cindy Matthews (574) 855-3504 for more information.

Braille Team
• 9 copies of Exodus in Spanish were completed in regular service
• 8 copies of Exodus in Spanish with help from RLA 7th and 8th graders
Contact Sharon Csaszar (574) 904-1411 or Sandy Ellis (574) 220-3636 for more information.

Sewing Quilt Team
• 9 quilts made this week with help from RLA 7th and 8th graders
Through the program year, the sewing group meets Tuesdays to cut squares, iron and size sheets, assemble backs and fronts, and pin and sew 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.

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Links and General Info

Prayer Requests may be submitted by:

• Using the convenient on-line Submit New Prayer Request Here Link
• 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 monthly celebrations for birthdays, baptisms, 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
If your group needs to use Zoom, please email the office at office@splcm.org.