Announcements for 25 October (Reformation Sunday – WEAR RED!)

WORSHIP and SUNDAY SCHOOL

Sunday School for all ages 9:00am
Divine Worship 10:15am

The News

Women of St. Peter: Don’t forget WINE AND WORD Sunday, October 25, 2pm

We look forward to seeing those signed up for learning, sharing, and being together.

All Saints’ Day Remembrance

“Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and singing…” proclaims the presiding minister in the Great Thanksgiving. 

At the Feast of All Saints on Sunday, November 1, we will remember with thanksgiving those who have lived and died in Christ Jesus. Their lives lived in the faith with the Holy Christian Church are a sign of the hope we have in Christ Jesus and an image of the glory we shall inherit. Even more, we are gathered and live connected at the Lord’s Table with the faithful of every time and place, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem.

We give thanks to our God for those who have Fallen Asleep in Jesus because of the grace of God that was given them in Christ Jesus (1 Corinthians 1:4).

If you have someone who has Fallen Asleep in Jesus since last All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1, 2025) and you would like us to remember them in the liturgy on Sunday, November 1, please complete the form under the slat wall and place it in the ballot box . You may also call/email the office with the names, Asleep In Jesus date, and relationship to you NO LATER THAN Tuesday, October 27.

Pastor Clark Off: Oct 22 – Oct 27

Please direct pastoral needs to Pastor Borger. Thanks and peace!

Livestream or Catch Up on Bible Studies!

Thanks to our new A/V setup in the Fellowship Hall, you will now be able to livestream some of our bible studies, or watch the video later if you miss it. Note that this is a one-way video (you can watch but not participate, even on the livestream).

• Sunday Study: John’s Gospel
  • John’s Gospel Livestream link (same every Sunday)
  • John’s Gospel: Previous Studies (Vimeo “Showcase”)
• Friday Night Bible Study
  • FNBS Livestream Link (same every week)
  • FNBS Previous Studies (Vimeo “Showcase”)

Thrivent Financial – Money Canvas

Money Canvas is a completely free program through Thrivent to help build healthy budgeting, saving, and spending habits. Meet three times (online, at your convenience) with a certified financial associate – did we mention it’s free?! You do NOT have to be a Thrivent client. Money Canvas is available to everyone. Sign up online!

Lutheran Ministry to Jews in Israel
All are invited to Emmaus Lutheran (929 E. Milton St. South Bend) on Saturday, October 24th as they welcome Rev. Sahar Sadlovsky Gold of the Israeli Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev. Gold, who serves in Tel Aviv, will be presenting about the work being done to reach Jews with the Gospel.

Matins will begin at 10am, with the presentation following. A catered lunch will be served at noon. Cost is $25 per person and RSVP was REQUIRED no later than Sunday, Oct. 11 to 201-572-6832. There is no cost or RSVP needed to attend just the presentation.

Women of St. Peter: Save the Date! Advent by Candlelight, Sunday, December 6

The Women of St. Peter will host Advent by Candlelight on Sunday, December 6, at the church. The time and theme will be announced soon. In the meantime, save the date for this event, which is designed to help prepare our hearts and minds for Advent. Questions? See Amy Smessaert or Jackie Homann. 

Outreach: Keep it Going!

Click here to link to the Outreach Stories page

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Sunday School Lessons

25 October – As we gather today, we will study “A Family Reunites,” as God helps Joseph forgive. Joseph’s siblings journey to Egypt hoping to find food for their family. Failing to recognize Joseph, the brothers head home with sustenance and supplies. Heeding Joseph’s early warning, the brothers bring Benjamin when returning to Egypt for food. After testing and trying his brothers, Joseph finally reveals himself to his astonished siblings. Joseph relocates all of Jacob’s family to Egypt, promising to care for them.

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

Capital Campaign Status Update

During the Back To School Matching Gift Drive in August, we received more than $32,800 in new donations. We also received a very large stock gift of more than $450,000. This puts our total raised to more than $2,600,000! We have less than a million dollars left to go! Praise be to God!

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
Meet in the church “library” area. The group is finishing a study on the book of Joshua. Next study begins early October (Philippians!). 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: dinner 6:30pm, study 7-8:30pm. Ezekiel is the focus through the first of the year, then Daniel beginning in February. Connect with John Schroeder or Mike Fonck if you’re interested in joining.

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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 18 October 2026

Offerings
General Fund: $2716

Worship Attendance
Sunday, 10/18: 122 in person, 7 streaming

M.A.C. Food Pantry
• 549 pounds this past week
• most needed right now: peanut butter, jelly, soup
Contact Cindy Matthews (574) 855-3504 for more information.

Braille Team
• xx copies of Exodus in Spanish this week
Contact Dave Homann (574) 274-6543 or Kristie Sherburn (574) 229-0634 for more information.

Sewing Quilt Team
• xx 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, see Nancy Kroll or Karen Waldron for more information.

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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.

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Your St. Peter Leadership

• Mission Leadership Team (MLT)
  Brian Reedstrom (President)
  Laurie Miner (Vice President)
  Alex Homann (Secretary)
  David Luster-Bartz (Treasurer)
  Andrew Deliyannides (At-Large member)
  Dan Hertel (At-Large member)
  Kathy Levy (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

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