Sunday School 9am, ages 3 through adult (Kids: Thrivent Cake Kits and Mentoring!)
Sunday Divine Worship 10:15am
*Scaffolding from fire alarm install still in coat room;
covered, but please keep kids away for safety.*
The News
TONIGHT – RLA Christmas Program – You’re Invited!
Resurrection Lutheran Academy would like to invite all of our friends to come see our students in “Bethlehem’s Got Talent: The Nativity Auditions” on Thursday, December 18. The doors will open at 6:00pm and the performance will begin at 6:30pm with a cookie reception to follow.
**PARKING NOTE – Due to our growing student body and the exciting construction, we will be running a shuttle from the POLYWOOD complex (across the street between RLA & the bypass ramp). The school lots will be reserved for handicapped parking, but drivers can drop off their passengers at the front door before heading to the shuttle parking. We will have several shuttle cars that will have blinking hazards and a colored light on the dashboard when loading passengers. The shuttle will run from 5:45-6:30pm and again immediately following the performance.
TONIGHT (and in the new year) – Our Cub Scout Pack: Opportunities to Connect – We Need YOU!
We have several real opportunities to build relationships with our Cub Scout families. Note that St. Peter kids (boys or girls) are invited to join the Christmas Party TONIGHT, Dec 18th. If you can help with any of the following, please email Dave Gurnee at dave.gurnee@gmail.com.
- Christmas Party – December 18, 6:30pm at St. Peter (volunteers, 6pm)
- Any St. Peter boys or girls K-5th grade are welcome to attend!
- We are looking for TWO volunteers to help with a craft and FIVE to help with other stations. Volunteers arrive at 6pm. Please sign up at the Slat Wall or see Dave Gurnee.
- Pinewood Derby Preparation – We are looking for 1-2 people who are experienced with a scroll saw to help cutting car blocks on the following dates:
- Thursday January 8th, 6:30-7:30pm
- Thursday January 15th, 6:30-7:30pm
- Hospitality for Pinewood Derby – January 31 at St. Peter
- Races start at 9:30 AM, volunteers are requested to arrive at 9:00
- Our function is to help with managing the food, like we did last year.
Sunday, December 21st Changed Schedule
- 9am Education Hour
- Kids: Put together Thrivent Cake Kits
- Adults: Final Class in our Pilgrimage through the Christian Traditions (Restorationism and Non-Denominational Churches; Wrap-up)
- 10:15am Divine Worship
- After Worship: “Elf Help” (Stay to Decorate for Christmas)
Thrivent Cake Kits
Please help our Sunday School kids collect items to make “cake kits” for needy families that otherwise might not be able to celebrate their kids’ birthdays. We’ll still take items! Children are invited to help pack the cake kits during the 9am Sunday School hour on Sunday, December 21 (this is different from what was originally planned). We also welcome an extra high school or adult volunteer to help with this. See Krista Hunt with any questions.If you have any questions, please see Krista Hunt!
Elf Help!
Calling all helpful hands! This Sunday, December 21, after worship, we transform the sanctuary for our Christmas Eve and Nativity worship. There are all kinds of ways to help – hanging ornaments on the tree, hanging garland, pushing a broom, providing lunch (the food is provided but kitchen help is appreciated), cleaning up. “Elves” of all ages are welcome to join in the fun. Please sign up on the Elf Help board on the slat wall so the lunch-making elves know how much food to buy.
Sewing Group Needs Sheets!
If you have old or unused bed sheets, please bring them to the sewing ladies! They can use any size, flat or fitted. They prefer cotton or cotton-poly, but any sheet will be gratefully accepted. See Nancy Kroll with questions. And thank you so much!
Sunday School Lessons
Parents (and prayer partners, too!), check here each week for what your children will be hearing about in Sunday School.
December 21 – cake-kit assembly and packing
Thank You – and Thanks be to God
- For all who continue to lead or participate in Ministry Teams and all who minister to our neighbors and to the faithful gathered by 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.
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 14 December 2025
Offerings
General Fund: $2694
Pastors’ Discretionary: $70
Fire Alarm: $5000
Worship Attendance
Wednesday, 12/10: 48
Sunday 12/14: 111
Wednesday, 12/17:
M.A.C. Food Pantry
• 747 pounds this week
• most needed right now: side dishes, Ramen, soup, diced tomatoes
Contact Cindy Matthews (574) 855-3504 for more information.
Braille Team
• Braille is finished until January
Contact Sharon Csaszar (574) 904-1411 or Sandy Ellis (574) 220-3636 for more information.
Sewing Quilt Team
• 8 quilts this week
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.
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.
Your St. Peter Leadership
- Mission Leadership Team (MLT)
Brian Reedstrom (President)
Alex Homann (Secretary)
David Luster-Bartz (Treasurer)
Andrew Deliyannides (At-Large member)
Dan Hertel (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 Adam Clark, Senior Pastor
Pastor Bryan Borger, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP and SUNDAY SCHOOL
Office Hours:
Tue: 11:30am-3pm
Wed: 11:30am-3pm
Thu: 11:30am-3pm
Fri: “flex” (call to see)
Sunday Schedule
- Education Hour: 9am
Ages 3-Adult - Divine Worship: 10:15am
(stream: splcm.org/worship)