WORSHIP and SUNDAY SCHOOL
EASTER SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
**NO Sunday School**
Divine Worship: 8:00am
breakfast follows
The News
Schedule for Easter Sunday
There is NO Sunday School for any ages on Sunday, April 5. We all gather for worship in celebration of the Resurrection of Our Lord at 8am. What time is worship on Easter? 8AM! Remind a friend! Then join us for Easter breakfast immediately following worship.
Easter Party: Want to Help Hide Eggs at 8:30am?
- We could still use help.
- Click here to sign up your kids!
Small Groups
We have a few weeks’ hiatus until our next meeting. Continue with the Lucado devotional in the meantime. See Pastor Clark with any questions.
Easter Breakfast – sign up to donate food
Please use the sheet under the slat wall to sign up to donate eggs-by-the-dozen and/or baked goods (think coffee cakes, muffins, cinnamon rolls, etc.) for our congregational breakfast after we celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord on Sunday, April 5.
- Place eggs in the fridges tomorrow, Friday, April 3 -OR- Saturday, April 4 (before noon, please!)
- Bring baked goods with you on Easter morning (4/5). Questions? See Jill Reedstrom or Paula Ryan.
We welcome all congregation members and guests to worship with us and share fellowship in the meal afterward!
Adult Sunday Study (9am): John’s Gospel and Letters (on recess this weekend, April 5)
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
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)!
We are excited as we continue to make preparations for this summer’s Vacation Bible School program. As we plan our week of ‘Exploring God’s Nature’ in the Amazon rainforest, there is a list of items that we will need and can be found online. If you are interested and able to help us with an item or two, check out our list here. We can also use paper towel tubes (or other larger cardboard tubes), brown packing paper, and any type of green paper that you have and don’t want anymore. There is a basket in the Sunday School wing to collect donations. Thank you for your help and prayers!
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.
5 April (no Sunday School this week) – Join us April 12 when Sunday School resumes
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
Bless the Build was GREAT!
Thank you to everyone who came out to sign their name, write a Bible verse, and pray over the new wing at RLA. Your presence and prayers made this moment truly special—it was a tremendous blessing for our school. Click on the highlights video below!
SAVE THE DATE: Sweets and Serenades – April 24
Employment Opportunities
RLA is 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.
And also! New as of March 17
Thank you for your continued support of our ministry and for partnering with us in preparing students for lives of faith, learning, and service.
Capital Campaign Status Update as of 2/26/26
We continue to remain thankful for everyone who has pledged to the capital campaign. You can check this page for progress on the build:
https://www.rlasouthbend.com/expansion-campaign.html
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 29 March 2026
Offerings
General Fund: $7303
RLA: $300
Pastors’ Discretionary: $340
Endowment: $250
Worship Attendance
Sunday, 3/29: 126 in person, 7 streaming
M.A.C. Food Pantry
• 538 pounds this week
• most needed right now: jelly, side dishes, maple syrup, soup
Contact Cindy Matthews (574) 855-3504 for more information.
Braille Team
• no Braille this week
Contact Dave Homann (574) 274-6543 or Sandy Ellis (574) 256-1121 or Kristie Sherburn (574) 229-0634 for more information.
Sewing Quilt Team
• no sewing 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:
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)