ANNOUNCEMENTS. Weekly Take-Home Weekend: March 26-27, 2016

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1 Weekly Take-Home Weekend: March 26-27, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENTS Giving to your church made easy! We all have good intentions, but when it comes to our offerings, sometimes we forget. Never fear, Simply Giving is here! Our EFT (electronic fund transfer) system for offerings will help you be faithful, dependable and regular, week in and week out (and take an item off your to-do list and a load off your mind!). Interested? Pick up an enrollment form at the back counter in the narthex. If you have questions, contact JoAnn Lakoma (Finance Office) at (ext. 211) or jlakoma@stpeterlcms.org Thank you for joining us in worship on Easter Sunday! Our sermon is titled "See, I Have Told You. *************************** *************************** St. Peter Lutheran Church and School Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL , Church Office Hours: Sunday: 8:30 am 12:30 pm, Monday Friday:8:30am 4:00pm, Office Closed: Saturday Worship Service Schedule: Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 7:45, 9:00 & 11:00 am Join us for Easter Breakfast! A Free Will Offering will be collected for the Kirsch/Flett Scholarship Fun. Imagine Your Life Worship Series Ever imagine what your life will be like in the next 10 years? 5 years? Even 1 year? Sometimes it s hard to think about what that might look like. Now, what if someone asked you about what your faith life would look like? Most of us think of change we would like to have happen when it comes to our future Join us for our next 10 week series on virtues and how God grows us from the inside out!

2 MEALS FOR MISSIONS - Supporting 2016 Summer Haiti Trip What's for dinner? No clue, no worry! Let us take over the planning for you. Join us to pre-assemble 10 meals for your family. When: Saturday, April 9 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: St. Peter Lutheran School, 202 E. Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL This is how it is done: 1. At the event fill a Ziploc bag with the chosen ingredients for your main course. (Bags will be provided) 2. At home following the event, place your meat (provided by you) in the bag and freeze. (Meat does not need to be added before freezing) 3. Dump the bag contents into your crock pot in the morning. Dinner is ready at the end of the day! 10 Full meals feeding 6-8 people = (Minimum donation) $50.00 (meat not included). Meal options include: Pepperoncini Pork Tenderloin, Mississippi Roast, Taco Soup, Italian Sausage and Peppers, Garlic Lime Fajitas, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, Easy Sunday Chicken, Hearty Chicken Enchiladas, Sweet and Sour Meatballs, and Maui Wowee Chicken RSVP is a must. To sign up, us at mealsformissions@yahoo.com, call or sign up at church. If your family doesn t like one of the chosen entrees you can make 2 of another. Please let us know that ahead of time. If you can t make it but would still like the meals; there will be a $10 charge for us to make your bags. Pick up prepacked meals on April 9th by 2pm. RSVP by Monday, April 4th. All proceeds go to support the 2016 summer mission trip to Haiti. 2

3 AUCTION TICKETS NOW ON SALE! PTL will be selling tickets to the 2016, It's Your Move Auction and Gala. The Auction and Gala will be on Friday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person or $500 a table. It is a night you do not want to miss. Seating is limited, so get your tickets now! Cash, Checks and Credit Card will be accepted. Tickets can be purchased at WE NEED YOUR HELP! Do you know of a company that would be willing to make an auction donation? Would you be willing to drop off a packet? We would love a donation of any kind or we have opportunities of sponsorship and advertisements. You can pick up a packet in the school office. The funds raised for this year's auction will go toward sending our church and school staff to the LEA conference this fall, as well as technology upgrades, curriculum, and extra supplies tuition dollars don't cover. Men's NetWork WORK DAY 2016 Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 30, 2016 for the fourth annual Men's NetWork WORK DAY. This event is a chance for guys to tackle jobs and projects that will benefit our neighborhoods and communities. More info to come. What is Men s Network? St. Peter Lutheran Men's Ministry is created to give an outlet for Christian men to join together and build a personal relationship with Christ and each other. There is a monthly bible study and various outing of service and fellowship throughout the year. Stop by and see what it is about! The Men's Network Monthly Bible Study typically meets the second Saturday of the month at 8 a.m. All ages are welcome, classroom Mike Merrell at mjmerrell1@comcast.net or Greg Frey at greg.frey@outlook.com for more information. LERT Disaster Relief Training St. Peter has a group of men and women volunteering their time to assist as local and domestic emergencies occur. They are a disaster response team. Mark the dates We will be cleaning/training on the wooded property here at St. Peter on Sat. April 2 nd and Sat. April 16 th from 8-10 am each day. For more information about joining our team please contact Pastor Greg at CONFIRMATION STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: St. Peter's Confirmation Instruction is a 2-year program for our 7th and 8th graders. Students engage in largegroup and small-group learning. Teachers use the Bible and Luther's Small Catechism as the foundations for each lesson. Students will develop a deeper understanding of the beliefs, practices, life, and mission of the Christian Church. The Word of God will guide their connection to develop the strong foundation of their faith and connect with other students. Through Confirmation instruction, students participate in Holy Communion, make a confession of faith in Christ, and publicly declare that they adhere to the teachings of the Lutheran Church. Students who complete the requirements are confirmed the fall of their 9th grade year. We also have optional classes for our 5th and 6th graders. Students learn about the Old Testament and New Testament to help prepare them for their future Confirmation Instruction. At the end of a student s 6 th grade year, they are able to participate in a communion preparation class. Students and parents attend three Wednesday night classes and study what communion means to a Lutheran and help these students embrace the gift of Jesus as He speaks to them, Given for you for the forgiveness of sins. For more information regarding the confirmation program at St. Peter please contact Joe Janda at jjanda@stpeterlcms.org or call

4 COMMUNITY EVENTS SPIRIT OF LIFE CHORUS CONCERT AND RECEPTION: Everyone is invited to attend the Spirit of Life's Spring concert on Sunday, April 10 at 4:30pm. Please also come to the reception in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the concert. And if any of the wonderful bakers of St. Peter would be willing to donate some desserts or snacks for the reception, your generosity would be greatly appreciated. Please call Leslie Fieldman at , or contact the church office at if can help. RIDE FOR HOPE: Save the Date , 90 mile motorcycle ride/ after party. Proceeds to NOCC Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Ride For Hope s mission is to raise funds and help spread awareness of ovarian cancer, the symptoms, and be the support women and families need while on this devastating journey. Ride for Hope profits go to the Nation Ovarian Cancer Coalition. The NOCC spreads awareness of Ovarian Cancer, in both research and materials that help women affected by this deadly disease. Did you know 1 in 71 women are at risk for ovarian cancer, and that ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers? Illinois ranks #6 in the nation for the most ovarian cancer deaths. Spreading awareness about symptoms and educating women will make a difference. Be a part of the difference. Break the silence. Heaven s Kitchen, Couples Getaway Presented by Rev. John and Dessi Bushi The Flavor of Togetherness, We are all like seasoning to a dish. When we allow God to use us as He intended in the context of marriage, the flavor, and tast is delicious. Join us, April 4 p.m. 7 p.m., for a fun night of lighthearted conversation, games, and a dinner. We ll have a live Indian cooking demonstration you ll get to tast a sample! Preregistration is required. Visit to register. Cost is $20 per couple, child care is $5 per child. St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg, IL Plan now to attend the Celebration of Hope on Friday, April 15! Enjoy an inspiring evening celebrating Exodus Wold Service s ministry of welcome to refugees. It s an evening filled with warm hospitality, great food and inspiring stories of volunteers and refugees involved in Exodus programs. I am hosting a table at this event and would love for you to join as my guest. This free dinner event will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace. Call Pastor David Walker at to reserve a seat at our church s table or register on-line at exodusworldservice.org. An opportunity to make a financial contribution will be provided at the event. at the cross a morning of reflection presented by Dessi Bushi Do you seek to grow in your relationship with God? Are you in a season of transition or uncertainty? Does listening to God feel like an impossible task? Join us, April 23 from 9:30 a.m. Noon, for a relaxed morning of quiet reflection, prayer and art. Local Artist, Christine McParland, will enrich your experience by portraying biblical truths in freehand sketch. Than explore and enhance your prayer life by handcrafting a mosaic cross. All materials provided. No experience necessary. $13 per person. Held at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Schaumburg. For more information and to register, please visit 4

5 COMMUNITY EVENTS CONTINUED: A Special Opportunity to Support India Ministry: The Nittala and Bushi families will be traveling to India this May to reach out to 20+ Church Planters. There will be two opportunities to support this India Ministry. On April 24 you will be able to purchase Jemmie s homemade lunchbox. For $10 you will receive a Lunchbox of Lemon Rice and boiled egg. Lunch boxes will be ready to eat. These boxes are available for sale after the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship services. You may purchase your lunchbox that day or if you can, preorders will be accepted too. Spicy and non-spicy available. Second opportunity will be at the Support India Ministry Dinner on May 13. You will learn about how these ministry funds will be distributed, learn about the culture of India and enjoy music and food of India. The evening s menu will be; Fresh Salad, Rice (fried & Lemon), Naan Roti, Butter Chicken, Cucumber Raitta, and Mango Ice Cream. Wine will also be served. Spicy and non-spicy available. Tickets are $25 per person. Please jsudhanittala@gmail.com or call to register for either opportunity. THRIVENT ACTION TEAMS NEEDED! See Joanna Eden to contribute your action team(s) for the following needs, followed by its application deadline. VBS Supplies (by March 1st), Habitat for Humanity VBS Mission Project (by April 15th), Youth Spaghetti Dinner (by March 1st), Youth Gathering Supplies (see Joe Janda), PTL School Auction (by March 1st), Kid's Hope USA (by March 15th, see Pastor Hintz), Volunteer Appreciation Picnic (by April 1st) The Northern Light Do you read The Northern Light? The Northern Light is the bi-monthly newspaper of our Northern Illinois District, LCMS. Here you will find the latest news of events in the District as well as some synodical news. There are inspirational stories of fellow-lutherans in mission in our area, as well as news and events from the Lutheran Layman s League, the Lutheran Women s Missionary League and Lutheran Church Charities. The Northern Light is on the counter in the narthex. The March-April issue has just arrived! Congratulations to Shelly Engelhardt! You are St. Peter s March Volunteer of the Month! Thank you, Shelly for volunteering in the Alter Guild, Box Tops Coordinator and serving on the Church Council. We know you have made a difference at St. Peter. You are a gift to St. Peter. You make St. Peter special! 5

6 St. Peter Lutheran Church and School has had the blessing and privilege of assisting parents in the Christian education of their children since We have had the wonderful opportunity to witness God's transforming love in the lives of the students and their families. We are blessed with a dynamic teaching staff assisting amazing students to develop their God given gifts and talents. Our students and graduates actively demonstrate stories of the positive impact they've experienced attending St. Peter. It is our school's full intention to be Christ-centered, academically strong, and a respectfully operated. I invite you to browse our website, to learn more about our rigorous curriculum and the fully accredited programs and opportunities we offer for students beginning in 3 year old pre-school through the 8th grade. Better yet, please come and see us in action and learn firsthand about the positive difference an education at St. Peter can have for your child. Registration, for the 2016/2017 School Year is now open! We have over 180 students registered so far and the number continues to grow. If you are interested in learning more about the next grade for your child explore our website to learn more or call our school office for a tour. You may register at Keep spreading the word about our school. We have an educational treasure here, and we look forward to welcoming more great families! CALLING ALL ALUMNI: We are currently building our alumni date base. Our hope is to keep you informed on St. Peter events and reunions and connect you with former classmates. Please complete the alumni survey online at Please provide your so we can send you our monthly Alumni Newsletter. admin@stpeterlcms.org with any questions. 6

7 GENERAL INFORMATION: Elderly Family Members Who Need Communion and Prayer Visitation: Regular visits can be set up and Holy Communion will be offered. Please call Pastor Bergmann at (219) or the church office for more information. When a Loved One is Called to Heaven: Please call the church office immediately and let us know that your loved one has gone to be with the Lord. We will be with you every step of the way during the preparation of the Funeral service and place your family s name on our prayer list to offer prayers for strength at this time. Baptism Class Are you planning on having your child baptized? Before having your child baptized here at St. Peter, you need to attend a pre-baptism class. This class takes place one Saturday per month from 9:00-11:30 a.m. Next Class is March 12. Call the church office to register, Basic Teachings Class: If you have no church home of your own and would like to find out more about what we believe and teach, please enroll in our Basic Teachings Class led by Pastor Jerry Hays. Childcare is provided and you do need to attend both days (Friday evening & Saturday morning). (6:30 p.m. 8 p.m.) & (8:30 a.m. Noon). WEEKLY GROUPS M.E.N.D. (Mommies Enduring Neonatal Death) Next Meeting, Tuesday, April 5, (7-8:30pm). M.E.N.D. Chicagoland is here to support Moms and Dads who are grieving the loss of their babies through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Please feel free to bring a support person with you. Please contact Sara Hintz at Saraann@mend.org or if you are interested in attending. An Essential Tremor Support Group (Fourth Sat. of each month from 9-10 a.m.) The E.T. Support Group is a place where people talk openly about the challenges of living with ET and exchange ideas in a comfortable and safe environment. In addition, you will find support and fellowship among others who are just like you. Contact: Lynn Bernau at lbb1219@yahoo.com or Tuesday Night Prayer Group - The group meets every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Peter sanctuary by the altar. It is led by Pastor Kevin Bergmann. Everyone is welcome to participate. If you are not able to come in person, you may also submit prayer requests by to Pastor Bergmann at kbergmann@stpeterlcms.org, OR call church office, WEEKLY GROUPS The Helping Hands Knit/Crochet Group meets the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays of each month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Lay Ministry Room. The creations made by the Helping Hands group are donated to people in need. Yarn donations are welcome and appreciated! Church Mice Quilters meets every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Lay Ministry Room. This group creates wonderful quilts and sends them all over the world to those in need. All are welcome. YOUNG AT HEART is a Christcentered fellowship for older adults. This group provides inspiration, encouragement, and humor to the senior members of our congregation. They meet once a month and also go on special outings. Hope our seniors will join us for a good fellowship and food! Next Young At Heart meeting dated April 28 will be our annual ice cream social with St. Peter's 8th graders. We meet at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We are also visiting The Billy Graham Museum on Tuesday, April 26th. Info on YAH signboard above back counter. 6

8 TAKE A MOMENT TO SEE SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITIES ST. PETER OFFERS THROUGH OUR STUDENT S MINISTRY 7 TH 12 TH GRADE SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Senior High Bible Class Grades 9-12 Meet in Red Building with Joe Janda 10-10:50am Junior High Bible Class Grades 6-8 Meet with Mr. Greg Frey 10-10:50 in Rm 203 Connect: Junior High Ministry Grades 7 & 8 meet on Sundays from 5:00-6:30pm starting February 7th. Connect with Christ and each other through games and devotions each Sunday. Meet in the Youth Room! Senior High Youth Group: Grades 9-12 meet Sundays in the youth room from 6:00-8:00pm. Come hang out and learn how to use God's word to share faith in our world today. God's Not Dead 2 Friday, April 1 st, All families invited! Join us April 1st at Loews Theater at Streets of Woodfield to see God's Not Dead 2 at 7pm. A great movie that shows the importance of standing up for your faith! All students and parents are invited! See you there! 2016 District-Wide Youth Gathering CRAVE Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 Rush Street, Roselle, is hosting its 2016 Gathering for high school youth from across the district on Friday and Saturday, April 8-9. Activities include worship, a powerful drama skit, videos, a special speaker and prayer stations. The featured band is 7eventh Time Down. A service project will again be a part of CRAVE. Follow them on Facebook at The Gathering Price: $40 per person. Contact Joe Janda for more information. Laser Tag - April 22nd 7-9pm 6th Graders are heading to Laser Quest in Arlington Heights! Meet at St. Peter at 6:30pm. We will need adults to help drive students. Students play 3 games for $16. Sign up and prepay with Joe Janda! 3rd game will end at 9:00. We will be back at St. Peter by 9:30pm. "Dig Deep" Senior High is invited to Joe's house on Saturday, April 30th to have a special "Dig Deep" devotion from 6:30-8:30pm. Dinner, games, and campfire included! or text him if you are able to come. Joe lives off of 58 and Waverly Drive in Elgin. National Youth Gathering! Our Senior High Youth will be going to the LCMS National Youth Gathering in July. In helping each student cover their expenses, we will be having a few fundraisers to assist them reach their goal. NEXT WEEKEND IS THEIR SPAGHETTI DINNER! Come hear about their individual goals and support our youth! If you would like to support a youth offset the cost of the National Youth Gathering, please let Joe Janda know at jjanda@stpeterlcms.org. Thank you for your support! 8

9 TAKE A MOMENT TO SEE SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITIES ST. PETER OFFERS THROUGH OUR CHILDREN S MINISTRY - INFANT THROUGH 6 TH GRADE SEEDLINGS: Morning Playgroup for ages 4 & under 1st and 3rd Wednesdays and Saturdays of the month from 9-10:30am. Wednesday group meets in the Church Nursery & contact Alison Tarman for details, AlisonTarman@Yahoo.com. Saturday s group meets in the Red School Building, contact Jess LaHay for details! JLahay@stpeterlcms.org. TREEHOUSE EVERY SUNDAY! Ages 3-5th grade are invited! From now until May 22nd, we will be looking at Gospel lessons in the New Testament that relate to Jesus teachings, from the Sermon on the Mount, to Feeding the 5,000, to the Good Samaritan to Seeking the Lost. You can listen to an in-depth "Seeds of Faith" discussion of this week's lesson at There will be no TreeHouse on Easter Sunday. ROCK: Monthly Youth Activities for grades 4 th 6th. April Event is an Art Surprise! Kids in 4-6th Grade are invited, with their friends, to come on Saturday, April 2nd from 1-2:30pm for a creative activity in the school cafeteria. RSVP to Mrs. Eden by March 31st. Families In Deed April Save-The-Date! Families with children of all ages are invited to embark together in service and social events to help strengthen and ignite the invaluable connection between parents and their children in lives of service to each other, our community and the world. Save-The-Date for April s Event: Phil's Friends Care Package Event - April 16th from 12:30-2pm. Families of all ages welcome! Please register at If you care to bring a donation, they are in the greatest need for: Unscented travel size hand lotion Men s or women's fleece blankets Fuzzy socks VBS! June from 9 a.m. Noon. You're invited to take part in VBS underground adventure. Volunteer Positions to be filled for both elementary and preschool age levels include: Deep Bible Quests (3), Cavern Cafe Snacks (3-4), Spelunker Sports & Games (3), Imagi-Mission Station Crafts (3), Habitat Construction Project (3+), Surface Admin Help (2-3), Glow Worm Toddler, Crew (2), Decorating and Set Up (many), VBS Prep Nights (many), Registration Help on Monday morning only (6+), Crew Leader (9th Grade and Up) (20), Crew & Station Helpers (many), Register ONLINE at stpeterlcms.org/vbs by May 20th to receive your t-shirt! See Joanna Eden or Lisa Edeus for more details. Parenting Christian Kids Newsletter for March is available online! To receive via , send your contact information to Joanna.eden@stpeterlcms.org. 9

10 Church Attendance Mar 5/6 Mar 12/13 Mar 19/20 5 p.m. 7:45 a.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Charitable Gift Annuity Make a gift and receive fixed, lifetime payments for one or two individuals. The Need You want to make a gift to ministry at death after receiving fixed payments during life. -The Solution You and the LCMS Foundation enter into a charitable gift annuity agreement. The Benefits Fixed payments for life. A portion of each payment may be tax free. You will receive a federal income tax deduction. IN HIS SERVICE PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Jerry D. Hays, Senior Pastor Ext. 201 jerry.hays@stpeterlcms.org Rev. Gregory Hintz, Associate Pastor Ext. 202 ghintz@stpeterlcms.org Rev. David Walker, Teaching Pastor dewalker6@att.net Rev. Mark Bussert,Dir. of Stewardship Ext. 210 mark.bussert@aol.com Dr. Kevin Bergmann, Sr. Adult Pastor kevinbergmann@sbcglobal.net MINISTRY STAFF Steve Zielke, Principal Ext. 221 szielke@stpeterlcms.org Cindy Oleson, Assistant Principal Ext. 222 coleson@stpeterlcms.org Minister of Music Ext. 213 lscheurman@stpeterlcms.org Joanna Eden,Dir of Children s Ministry Ext. 209 Joanna.eden@stpeterlcms.org Joe Janda, Dir. of Student Ministries Ext. 203 jjanda@stpeterlcms.org Sue Burke-Leitgeb, Bible Studies Ext. 212 sburke@stpeterlcms.org Ray Pagels, Gift Planning Counselor ray.pagels@lfnd.org, C: (847) ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Heather Collier, Ex.Administrator Ext. 200 hcollier@stpeterlcms.org JoAnn Lakoma, Finance/Human Resource Offic, Ext. 208 If you want to learn more about how a Charitable Gift Annuity could work for you, contact Ray Pagels, our Christian Gift Planning Counselor at , Ext. 200 or ray.pagels@lfnd.org. HOW ARE YOU? We often ask the question when we should really just say, Hello. We almost always answer the question with Good... or Fine; how about you? Sometimes our answer is not truthful, it is simply our thoughtless automatic or socially acceptable response. What about those times when we are not so fine or good? St. Peter and eight other congregations in the area are able to offer competent, compassionate, confidential, comprehensive clinical Christian counseling through St. Peter Christian Psychological Counseling and Dr. Dean Pittelko. Fees are very reasonable and discounts are given to members of St. Peter. Contact Dr. Dean at or dr.deancounseling@gmail.com or check out their website at Rhonda Oehlerking, School Secretary Ext. 223 roehlerking@stpeterlcms.org Mary Bahn, Dir.of Communications Ext. 214 mbahn@stpeterlcms.org 10

11 SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIES: Sunday Adult Bible Study, led by Pastor Walker, meets in Fellowship Hall from 10:10 10:55 A.M. Topic: Prayer Does It Make Any Difference? What is prayer? How does it work? More importantly, does it work? How should we pray and more. 6 sessions. DVD. Sunday, Women of the Bible Led by Therese Fuglaar Women who were just like us, but God used them in mighty ways! Join us and together we will learn the background of these women who will encourage us in our Christian walk. Join us Sunday at 10:10 a.m. in room #207. TREEHOUSE is St. Peter's Sunday School for Ages 3 through 5th Grade, 10:05-10:55am in St. Peter School gym and runs throughout the school year. Every Sunday between worship services, children are invited to join their friends at TreeHouse! Through Scripture, music, activities, games, and crafts, children will continue to grow in a deeper relationship with their Savior, Jesus Christ! Children from St. Peter and our area public schools attend each weekend! For more information, contact Joanna Eden at joanna.eden@stpeterlcms.org! Parents, family and friends are welcome anytime! GRADES 6 8 SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS We meet 10-10:50am Sundays in Room 203 with Mr. Greg Frey. Come check it out! We start a new series called "Dangerous People!" GRADES 9 12 SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS Meet 10-10:50am Sundays in Room 204 with Joe Janda. Come hang out and grow in God's word! TUESDAY BIBLE STUDIES: Tuesday Bible Study: Men and Woman are invited! We meet on the odd Tuesdays, 1 st, 3 rd and 5 th, at 1:15 p.m. in the Lay Ministry room. Follow as we journey with Jesus through His Passion and Glory of Holy Week. Please feel free to join us when you can.~ Facilitator: Sue Leitgeb Sonrise Bible Study (Tuesday Mornings) - Join us every Tuesday morning from 6:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Our study covers the Heroes of the Faith series. This highlights men and women in the Bible who overcame extraordinary difficulties. Their stories show that God chooses ordinary people - people like you - to do His extraordinary work. All early risers are welcome don t worry, the coffee pot is on! WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY: Wednesdays, 11 AM to noon. We will be studying, The Suffering, Death, and Resurrection of Our Lord According to St. Luke (Chapters 22-24). Class mees in the Lay Ministry Room, 11AM to Noon. All are welcome! THURSDAY BIBLE STUDIES: Thursday Luncheon Bible Study ~Facilitator Sue Leitgeb Ladies, been looking for an Afternoon Bible Study? Join us every Thursday, from 11:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Lay Ministry Room. Feed your body & spirit. Bring your own Brown Bag Lunch & we will provide the coffee and dessert. Follow as we journey with Jesus through His Passion and Glory of Holy Week. Please feel free to join us when you can. Facilitator: Sue Leitgeb, for more information call Sue at Women s Bible Study 2015 (Thursday Nights) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday Women s Bible Study: March 10 the Thursday Women s Bible Study (6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall) will begin a new Bible study. Title is Unfailing Love Changes Everything. It is based on Hosea, an oldtestament prophet, preached his own life message using his marriage as the sermon illustration. Visit for more details. SATURDAY BIBLE STUDIES: Men's Monthly Bible Study - Join us the 2nd Saturday of the month as we study God's word and topics and issues that are relevant to the Christian man. We meet in Room 207 at 8:00 a.m. Bring a friend. Greg Frey and Mike Merrell facilitate the study. Coffee, donuts and bagels will be served. A Small Group ministry reignited recently here at St. Peter. There is still time to join! Take a look at the Small Group cards located in the Narthex. These cards will have the various Groups available to date. They will be listed by location, meeting time and description of the group. Take a look at the available groups, take a card of your preferred group and call or the Small Group leader to see if there is space available. It s never too late to start a group. Inquire with Pastor Hintz. 11

12 Next Week s Topic: April 3 "Blessed Are Believers" Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Gregory Seltz By faith in Jesus, you are blessed-even as your struggles continue. (John 20:19-31) March 27 (Easter Sunday) We hear Jesus words: I am with you. I will comfort you. And when you die, I will take you home to heaven. That message put a smile on the faces of those disciples, and it has put a smile on the faces of many evangelical believers who trust Christ and allow Him to live in their hearts. It is the same smile you and I wear. We will have some frowns, some days of disappointment when we won t know which way to turn. But if we live with Jesus in His Word (that is the secret), the living Christ will speak. Jesus Christ is our comfort and our strength. Rev. Homer Larsen, Christian Crusaders radio program A Life Quote from Lutherans For Life Thank you to those who attended our Family Seder Meal on Palm Sunday. Many are asking for the recipe of the soup that was served. Here it is! Enjoy! Jan s Italian Vegetable Soup 8-10 servings In large stock pot or Dutch oven: 1 # ground beef, browned and drained, set aside 1# mild Italian sausage, removed from skins, browned and drained, set aside Wipe out pot and add 2 T. olive oil and 2 T. butter, heat and sauté the following vegetables: 1 c. chopped onions, for 5 minutes, then add: 1 c. sliced celery & 1 c. sliced carrots Saute these three until carrots just softened. Stir in 2 T. tomato paste and saute 5 minutes. Add: 2 tsp. Kosher salt, ½ tsp. dried basil, ½ tsp. dried thyme, ½ tsp. dried oregano, 2 bay leaves (remove just before serving) Add these optional vegetables: 1 c. sliced zucchini, 1 c. chopped kohlrabi, 1 c. chopped kale Add: 2 16 oz. cans of diced tomatoes with juice 1 large can tomato juice (can use V-8) 1 c. chopped potatoes 1 c. sliced cabbage Drained ground beef and Italian sausage 1 32 oz. box/can of beef broth or stock Bring to gentle boil, simmer for ½ hour and refrigerate/freeze if eating later. Like all soups/stews it tastes better the next day or after being frozen. Optional: add 1 c. long-grain rice OR 1 c. quick barley, but you will need to add more beef broth to get desired consistency. 12

13 LOCATION TIME SUNDAY, March 27 Worship (HC) Historic Chapel 6:30 AM Easter Breakfast School Gym 7 11 AM Worship (HC) Sanctuary 7:45 AM Worship (HC) Sanctuary 9:00 AM Ethiopian Worship Service Historic Chapel 10:00 AM Service of Praise (HC) Sanctuary 11:00 AM MONDAY, March 28 Monday Night AA Fellowship Hall 7:30 PM Helping Hands Lay Ministry Room 9:30 AM TUESDAY, March 29 Sonrise Bible Study Lay Ministry Room 6:30 AM Tuesday Bible Study Lay Ministry Room 1:00 PM Church Mice Quilters Lay Ministry Room 7:00 PM Joy Bells Music Room 6:00 PM Prayer Group Sanctuary 7:00 PM Tuesday Night AA Group Room 206 7:30 PM WEDNESDAY, March 30 Adult Bible Study Walker Lay Ministry Room 11:00 AM Confirmation Classes 7 th -8 th grades Fellowship Hall 6:30 PM Confirmation Classes 5 th -6 th grades Room 206 6:30 PM Parenting Class Room 204 6:30 PM AA, Al-Anon, Alateen Meetings 8:00 PM THURSDAY, March 31 Ladies Lunch Bible Study Lay Ministry Room 11:00 AM Tedeum Choir Loft 7:00 PM Ladies Bible Study Fellowship Hall 6:30 PM FRIDAY, April 1 Ethiopian Lutheran Fellowship Hall 7:00 PM SATURDAY, April 2 Worship Sanctuary 5:00 PM 2016 MISSION AND MINISTRY COUNCIL Timothy Floyd (Chairman) Jeffrey Nyquist (Vice-Chairman) Wayne Weith (Secretary) Karen Crowe Keith Edeus Shelly Engelhardt Sheri LaVigne Amanda Maine Mark Maine John Stare Keith Sunvold CHURCH ELDERS Mark Flasch (Chairman) Ron Jurgenson (Vice Chairman) Steve Anderson Samual Nittala Greg Frey Vic Penar Paul Weiss Jason Eden Howard Florine Greg Derbak Mark Swiatkowski Ken Sawusch Larry Fieldman 13