WORSHIP and SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday Schedule:
Sunday School (Age 3-Adult): 9am – LAST CLASS UNTIL FALL
Divine Worship: 10:15am
The News
Whole-Congregation Outreach: Next Step, Sunday May 17 at 9am
On Sunday, Pastor Clark invited everyone to continue practicing the ideas we have introduced. These are not intended to be a “one-time project” but a vision for an ongoing way of life!
PC also invited everyone to come on Sunday, May 17 at 9am. We will discuss what we have experienced so far and what we are thinking about for the summer, and we will pray. There will be no pressure on any one person, but we are sure there will be insights and encouragements that will emerge from the people of God. And if nothing else, we will pray for the Spirit who falls on Pentecost (May 24!) to empower and direct us.
To help prepare,
- Please make use of this guide and especially the highlighted questions (5 and 11)
- You might also read the short newspaper article linked below, shared by Lori Borger. It reflects on the joy of turning strangers to friends even just from a general human perspective. It is encouraging but also realistic. Highly recommended!
Catch up on what you’ve missed:
- Week 1 – April 19
- Week 2 – April 26
- Week 3 – May 3
Summer Worship Schedule BEGINS Sunday, May 24!
Beginning on May 24, we will switch to our Summer Schedule. Divine Worship will begin at 9am. What time does worship begin? On what date? Mark your calendars now! It’s also the Feast of Pentecost, one of the Three Great Days of the liturgical year. Wear red and celebrate the birth of the Church with the sending of the Spirit!
Directory Photos
If you are new or new-ish to St. Peter, please arrange to meet with Renee after worship some Sunday to have a quick pic taken for the directory. If you/your family would like an updated picture, also get with Renee. She’s happy to send you these photos for your own personal use, as well!
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!
REGISTRATION for VBS
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.
We hope you’ll join us May 17 for the FINAL WEEK of Sunday School until fall!
17 May (Unit 3 Lesson 14) – Today, students study “A Returning Truth.” Banished to the island of Patmos, John receives a revelation of the new heaven and new earth. In this climax to the Book of Revelation, John describes the indescribable—the Lamb of God in His glory with His people in their eternal home. As a family, you could discuss, “How does God reassure us concerning His return on the Last Day?”
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 10 May 2026
Offerings
General Fund: $10,450
MAC: $100
Braille: $150
Pastors’ Discretionary: $350
Maintenance and Capital: $550
Paint and Carpet: $350
Worship Attendance
Sunday, 5/10: 113 in person, 1 streaming
M.A.C. Food Pantry
• 473 pounds this week
• most needed right now: noodles, tomato sauce
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
• 5 quilts this week – 230 quilts for this program year!!!!
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: 9am
Ages 3-Adult - Divine Worship: 10:15 am
(stream: splcm.org/worship)