Sunday School 9am, ages 3 through adult —
on recess until January 11
Sunday Divine Worship 10:15am
The News
Our Cub Scout Pack: Opportunities to Connect – We Need YOU!
We have several real opportunities to build relationships with our Cub Scout families. If you can help with any of the following, please email Dave Gurnee at dave.gurnee@gmail.com.
- 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:
- 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.
FY25 Contributions
Our Financial Secretary wants to remind you that if you’d like to receive FY25 tax credit for contributions to SPLC, they must be received no later than Wednesday, December 31. Please note that the OFFICE IS CLOSED from Monday, December 22 through Monday, January 5. Arrange with Cindy Matthews or plan to be at worship on/before Sunday, December 28.
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.
January 11 –
Thank You – and Thanks be to God
- For all who donated cake kit items, helped pack, and all who took Angel tree tags, helped organize, and deliver all these human care items at this time of year.
- For all our Elf Helpers, who took time to beautify the sanctuary for Christmas worship.
- For Dan Hertel, who used his electrical expertise to replace all the lighted exit signs in the building to meet fire code!
- 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 21 December 2025
Offerings
General Fund: $6974
RLA: $50
Pastors’ Discretionary: $20
Fire Alarm: $5000
Worship Attendance
Wednesday, 12/17: 66
Sunday 12/21: 115
M.A.C. Food Pantry
• not delivered 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
• Sewing is finished until January
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:
Mon: “flex” (call to see)
Tue: 11:00am-3pm
Wed: 11:00am-3pm
Thu: 10:30am-3pm
Fri: “flex” (call to see)
Pastors’ Day Off: Mondays
*Otherwise, call, text, or email to set an appointment. See contact below.
Sunday Schedule
- Education Hour: in recess until September 13, 2026
Ages 3-Adult - Divine Worship: 9:00 am
(stream: splcm.org/worship)