WORSHIP and SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday Schedule:
Sunday School (Age 3-Adult): 9am
Divine Worship: 10:15am
The News
Eastertide Tea – Women of St. Peter
If you are a woman of the congregation, high school or older, you are invited to attend an Eastertide Tea at the home of Jackie Homann, Sunday, May 17 at 3pm. The program will focus on getting to know our fellow sisters in Christ! Sign-up sheet under the slat wall -please RSVP no later than 5/10. See Jackie, or Amy Smessaert, with questions.
Whole-Congregation Outreach Focus Continues this Sunday
This Sunday, Pastor Clark will have a final set of “Big Ideas” to share in the sermon, along with an indication of where we’re going next.
Catch up on what you’ve missed:
- Week 1 – April 19
- Week 2 – April 26
Lost and Found
Does any of these items look familiar? Pick up what’s yours on Sunday!
Bicycle Safety – today!!!
Our Cub Scout Pack will host a bicycle safety event on TONIGHT, April 30, from 6:30-8pm in the church parking lot. Kids of the congregation can feel free to bring their bikes and join in!
We do need some additional adult volunteers to help everyone stay safe in the parking lot. Give Dave Gurnee a heads-up if you’re able to give us a hand.
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
Sewing Group Needs Sheets!
Thank you SO MUCH to those who have donated sheets and other fabric! We are constantly in need and so grateful for your contributions.
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!
Rainforest Falls VBS: June 8-12 / 9-11:30am – **UPDATE – NEW LOCATION!!!!**
Sorry for the unexpected change, but VBS will be at St. Paul’s SB this year, instead of at RLA. The address is 51490 Laurel Road, SB 46637. Nothing else is changing – the dates, times, and program will be as previously advertised. Thank you to St. Paul’s for hosting this year!
EARLY REGISTRATION for VBS closes TODAY!!!!
Early registration (which includes a free t-shirt) is open only through tonight, April 30. Register here. If you have questions about the week or registering a participant, please contact Krista Hunt at rlavbsinfo@gmail.com or 574 339 5479.
WE NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS! We are especially in need of group leaders (no planning or teaching involved), station leaders for our preschool area, and people to join our decorating crew for June 5-7. There are other options as well, but those are our greatest needs. You can sign up here to volunteer or contact Melissa Luster-Bartz mlusterbartz@rlasouthbend.com.
We are also COLLECTING PAPER TOWEL (or other similar/longer) tubes. You can bring your donations to the laundry basket in the Sunday School area.
There is an AMAZON WISH LIST with some items on it as well. You can find that list here.
Sunday School Lessons
Parents (and prayer partners, too!), check here each week for what your children will be hearing about in Sunday School.
3 May (Unit 3 Lesson 9) – “A Telling Truth” is the Bible lesson for this week. With the sound of a rushing wind and tongues of fire, the promised Holy Spirit descends on the disciples. As they speak “in other tongues” (Acts 2:4), their hearers, from a multitude of nations, hear about “the mighty works of God” (v. 11) in their own languages. Beginning with Old Testament prophecies, Peter’s sermon proclaims Jesus, the promised Messiah. Discuss, “How did Pentecost change the Church forever?”
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 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!
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
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 26 April 2026
Offerings
General Fund: $7724
Worship Attendance
Sunday, 4/26: 108 in person, 4 streaming
M.A.C. Food Pantry
• 656 pounds this week
• most needed right now: noodles, school snacks for kids, cereal
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
• 7 quilts this week
Last day for sewing will be Tuesday, May 12!
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)