WORSHIP and SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School 9am, ages 3 through adult
Sunday Divine Worship 10:15am
The News
Meal Train for Don and Amy Smessaert
Amy had a slip-and-fall incident that required reconstructive surgery (2/10) on her elbow, and is undergoing a rather intensive recovery process. Don had extensive oral surgery (2/16) and will also be “out of commission” for a bit. Please use this link to participate in the ministry of caring for their meal needs during this time!
Dying His Death, Living His Life
Suppers begin NEXT week (February 25) for midweek Lenten services.
Pick Up Your Devotional: ONE PER HOUSEHOLD, please
Many devotionals focus on leading us gradually to Holy Week. In contrast, each day in this year’s Lenten devotional looks deeper into one moment in that final week of Christ’s earthly life and ministry. In other words – tying in to our Wednesday theme – in each, you will find your imagination awakened and your heart thrust more deeply into one of the ways we may “die his death, to live his life.” May the Lord bless us as we dwell this Lent “On Calvary’s Hill”!
RLA Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction – Saturday, Feb. 21 (click image to register!)
Valpo Endowed Scholarship Fund
The St. Peter Lutheran Church – Mishawaka, IN Endowed Scholarship Fund (PACT) was established in 1986 by the church members. Awards are given to students from this church first and then to students from the greater South Bend area.
Fund Activity July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
Beginning Balance: $32, 757.41
Fund Additions: $145
Net ROI: $2841
Fund Disbursement: $2005
Ending Balance: $33,738.41
Adult Sunday Study (9am): John’s Gospel and Letters
St. Augustine, Martin Luther, and Billy Graham all point to John’s Gospel as the first bible book everyone should read and know well. Yet while the other three Gospels each get their own year in our Sunday lectionary, John is only woven in among them in bits and pieces. Join us Sunday mornings at 9am as we put together the whole picture – and see how it transforms our lives and our worship of the Lord. Bring your bible (or use ours) and a notebook if desired. Previous week’s Leader Notes: splcm.org/john
New Security Alarm
We have transitioned to the new security system and cameras as of February 1st. Anyone with a key who has not received training and a card with the new codes, please contact Pastor Clark ASAP: adamclarknd@gmail.com.
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!
VBS Volunteers needed (click the image)!
VBS Registration Now Open! (Click the image!)
Sunday School Lessons
Parents (and prayer partners, too!), check here each week for what your children will be hearing about in Sunday School.
22 February (Unit 2, Lesson 13) – “The Fish-and-Bread Sign” is the topic for the lesson this week. A crowd of at least five thousand men, plus women and children, gather to hear Jesus preach. When challenged to find a way to feed the hungry crowd, the disciples question how this is possible. Using just five barley loaves and two fish, Jesus feeds them all, with abundant leftovers. Discuss, “How does God provide food for His people today?”
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
Employment Opportunity
RLA is now seeking a full-time Middle School Language Arts Teacher who is passionate about Christian education and committed to nurturing both academic excellence and spiritual growth in students.
We value our partnership with our church associations and deeply appreciate your help in connecting us with qualified, mission-minded educators who feel called to serve in a Christ-centered environment. Please contact principal Danielle Mazzocato at (574) 272-2200 with questions or to express interest.
Thank you for your continued support of our ministry and for partnering with us in preparing students for lives of faith, learning, and service.
Construction Moving Forward!
Exciting news from RLA! Concrete has been poured, and exterior walls are being built:
Capital Campaign Status Update as of 1/9/26
We continue to remain thankful for everyone who has pledged to the capital campaign. Since our actual groundbreaking in November, we have received an additional $81,749.74 in gifts along with an invitation to match one large donation. Gifts given in response to the match totaled $19,630 of the total amount! Thanks be to God.
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
We continue our study on the book of Joshua. 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.
Stewardship from the Week of 15 February 2026
Offerings
General Fund: missing info this week
Worship Attendance
Sunday, 2/15: 106 in person, 8 streaming
Wednesday, 2/18: 89 in person, 3 streaming
M.A.C. Food Pantry
• 448 pounds this week
• most needed right now: soup, rice, jelly
Contact Cindy Matthews (574) 855-3504 for more information.
Braille Team
• 25 copies of Exodus in Spanish were printed this week
• 12 copies of Exodus in Spanish were printed this past Saturday with help from SPY
Contact Dave Homann (574) 274-6543 or Sandy Ellis (574) 256-1121 or Kristie Sherburn (574) 229-0634 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
Office Hours:
Tue: 11:30am-3pm
Wed: 11:30am-3pm
Thu: 10:30am-3pm
Fri: “flex” (call to see)
Sunday Schedule
- Education Hour: 9am
Ages 3-Adult - Divine Worship: 10:15am
(stream: splcm.org/worship)