Your thoughts and input are a vital part of the church, Please join us for the - Quarterly Voter s Meeting April 15 at 12:00 pm

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1 S T. P E T E R ' S E V A N G E L I C A L L U T H E R A N C H U R C H L E B A N O N, W I I am the vine, you are the branches...apart from Me you can do nothing. John 15:5 THANKS A BUNCH From St. Peter's Youth Group and their families for ALL of the support from St. Peter's congregation members!! We have been blessed to have another very successful parking lot fundraiser during the Lebanon Sportsmen Auction and also a very successful and delicious Easter breakfast this past Sunday. We are so thankful to the youth and their families who gave of their time to set up and staff the parking lot fundraiser and also to the youth and their families who gave of their time to set up, prepare, and serve the Easter breakfast. Special thanks to our members and other groups from church who so generously gave donations of food, money, and their time! Great job by Connie Holtz and Sue & Scott Kuehl for organizing and being in charge of the Easter breakfast and to all the others who helped them cook and serve over 100 people again this year. We are truly blessed and the funds raised will be used towards the upcoming National Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN in July of April 8, 2018 Your thoughts and input are a vital part of the church, Please join us for the - Quarterly Voter s Meeting April 15 at 12:00 pm Thank you to the director, accompanist, choir members and musicians who participated during the Lenten Easter Season. Your voices and musical talents really added to our worship services. "My life flows on in endless song..." Carol Christian ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This message is from LCMS South Wisconsin District President Rev. John Wille: In these days after the celebration of our Lord s resurrection we share the sad news that Mrs. Gail Groth, wife of Pastor David Groth, of Good Shepherd in Watertown was called to her eternal rest last Wednesday morning, services were held April 7. May our gracious Lord comfort David, his family, and all who mourn with the sweet news that Gail now stands in glory with her Lord Jesus! We thank our Lord for the faith which was sustained and witnessed by so many!

2 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 GIVEN IN MEMORY... In Memory of Esther Etteldorf to Lord's House Office Remodel Fund Sandy Paswaters Al & Karen Hildebrandt Wayne and Betty Hildebrandt In Memory of Esther Etteldorf to Lord's House Account Dale & Caroline Maas Lester & Doris Nass Millie & Kevin Hildebrandt Jane and Steve Schmidt In Memory of Dorothy Beyer to Lord's House Office Remodel Fund Connie Holz Tim and Kim Zindl Tyler and Tammy Kuehl Arlene Zastrow Donald and Lilues Maas Jim and Janet Pieper Sandy Paswaters In Memory of Esther Etteldorf to Lord's House Cemetery Fund Harland and Wanda Altreuter Jerry and Sherry Hackbarth In Memory of Dorothy Beyer to Lord's House Account Lester and Doris Nass Worship Attendance 3/ / /1-6:30am-138 9:00am-100 Easter Week General Offering $11, Budget Deviation +/- +$4, March MTD Total $ Budgeted Monthly Expenses $30, Budget $368, Special Projects Amount Due Office Remodel-$3, JOIN US! Are you interested in becoming more involved in the CHOIR, LWML, LADIES AID, ALTAR GUILD, YOUTH GROUP or RUBY S PANTRY, but aren t sure how? The Grapevine or Monthly calendar has the day s and times these meeting or events are happening! All you need to do is join us at one of the meetings! It s that easy! So if you are interested in helping with missions, church activities or functions, youth interests or serving the community-we have a group for you!

3 Acts of the Apostles often referred to simply as Acts, is the fifth book of the New Testament; it tells of the founding of the Christian church and the spread of its message to the Roman Empire. Youth Ministry will meet on April 18 at 7:00 pm At St. Peter s SAVE THE DATE!! VBS June 24-28; 6pm-8pm

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5 AN URGENT APPEAL TO LUTHERAN CHURCHES (LCMS) A member of Grace Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Oak Creek, WI, Joy Lussier, is currently on the list to receive a kidney transplant as soon as a suitable donor is located. Joy has been advised by her physician that, in addition to the active searches being done by the National Kidney Donor Registry through St. Luke s Hospital in Milwaukee, she should attempt to recruit a kidney donor as soon as possible. None of her family members has been determined to be a suitable donor for her. The doctor suggests that she get in touch with as many people as she can, to see if they might consider being tested as potential donor candidates. She recognizes that this is not something entered into lightly, but after a great deal of prayer she is making this request of others in the Lutheran community. A recent news story told of two area judges, one of whom needed a kidney transplant. The other judge heard of the need, felt compelled to be tested, and subsequently donated a kidney to her colleague. There is also a transfer program whereby a qualified transplant donor may donate to a third individual who in turn may have a qualified donor for the first person needing a kidney. One man in need of a transplant advertised for a donor on a billboard, and another walked with a sign at Disney World in Florida each recruited a donor in that manner. While these exciting stories are not common, they do point out the sacrifice people are willing to make for a fellow human being, and how both reap the rewards. We are asking everyone to keep Joy in their prayers, and, if you are so moved, to consider being tested for potential kidney donation. Also, we would appreciate it if you would talk to your own family members, friends and neighbors to see if they might consider this testing, or passing this request on to other organizations with which you are associated. For more information on how to proceed, please contact: Jeffrey Klister RN, BSN Living Kidney Donor Coordinator/pair exchange coordinator St. Luke s Hospital Milwaukee, WI (414) Please keep Joy in your prayers for her as we seek to learn God s will.

6 Dear Friends, The LWML South Wisconsin District has been blessed to be able to award scholarships each year since 1991 to women from South Wisconsin District who are preparing for church work in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. An endowment was established to assist women with their undergraduate education. The number and amount of scholarships varies from year to year depending on the funds available that year. Applications are currently being accepted for the school year. Who may apply? Active female members of congregations of the South Wisconsin District of the LCMS who are residents of the SWD prior to college and are preparing for "full-time service in the LCMS" are encouraged to apply. An applicant must be enrolled as an undergraduate at one of the educational institutions of the Synod for the school year. (Full-time service in the church is defined as any position available through the Board of Assignments of the Synod.) How to apply? Complete the LWML scholarship application forms and return them to the LWML SWD Scholarship Committee. All applications and references must be postmarked no later than April 30, Application instructions and forms are available online at An application is also attached to this message. If you know of a young woman who qualifies for this exciting opportunity, please share this information with her and encourage her to apply. SPAGHETTI DINNER Immanuel Lutheran Reeseville An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall of Immanuel Lutheran Church, 210 Lincoln Avenue in Reeseville on Thursday, April 12, 2018, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The buffet-style meal will feature all-you-can-eat spaghetti and meat sauce, toasted garlic bread, salad, dessert, and beverages. Tickets will be sold at the door on the day of the event and will cost $8.00 for adults; $4.00 for children ages 6 to 12 and those age five and under are free. Carryouts will also be available for $8.50. For more information, or to place a carry-out order, please call the church at All proceeds will benefit the congregation s ministry programs.

7 Schedule of Events for the week of April 8-15, 2018 * Calendar subject to change HC-Holy Communion Today: Monday: Tuesday: 8:00 am Worship w/hc 9:15 am ABS & Sunday School 10:30 am Worship w/hc 2:45 pm Ruby s Pantry Setup 4:00-6:30 pm Ruby s Pantry 6:30pm -Done Clean up & Supper Wednesday: 8:15 am Chapel@ILC 4:30-6:00 pm P S Confirmation Class Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: 7:00 pm Church Council 8:00 am Worship w/hc 9:15 am ABS & Sunday School 10:30 am Worship w/hc 12:00 pm Quarterly Voter s Meeting The Grapevine Info The Grapevine is St. Peter s weekly newsletter, available to members and visitors. The deadline for article submissions for The Grapevine are Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. Submission forms are located on the Welcome Table in the narthex. Articles, announcements, and information for The Grapevine can be dropped off at the church office, phoned in, or ed to: secretary@stpetersoflebanonwi.org Worship CDs & DVDs Available CD & DVD recordings of previous Sunday worship services are available on the Welcome Table in the narthex. Council Minutes Available Church Council minutes are located on the Welcome Table for anyone who would like a copy. Prayer Partners Do you believe in the power of prayer? Join St. Peter s Prayer Partners Prayer Chain. Prayers for friends and neighbors can be requested to be put on the Prayer Chain. Participants are then notified to keep an individual in their daily prayers via or through a telephone chain. If you would like to be a Prayer Partner, forms are available on the Welcome Table in the narthex and can be dropped off in the secretary s mailbox. Prayer Requests Prayer requests can be phoned into the church office at or ed to: pastorbergelin@stpetersoflebanonwi.org

8 S T. P E T E R ' S E V A N G E L I CAL L U T H E R A N C H U R C H P.O. Box 115 W4661 County Road MM Lebanon, WI (920) congregation@stpetersoflebanonwi.org Pastor Douglas Bergelin Cell: pastorbergelin@ stpetersoflebanonwi.org Website: Reaching out to share the love and hope of Jesus Christ through teaching, preaching, and promoting spiritual growth. St. Peter s A congregation of over 400 souls is a member congregation in the South Wisconsin District of The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. We have been a vital part of the Lebanon community for over 135 years. Sunday School and Bible Classes for all ages 9:15 a.m. (Sept-May) Public School & Adult Confirmation Classes Fellowship immediately following the 8:00 a.m. service (Sept. May) Communion every Sunday at both services and all Festival Services Memorial Day-Labor Day Summer Worship Schedule Sundays at 8:00 a.m.& 9:30 am with Communion and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. with Communion Board of Church Properties Contact List John Christian ( )Chairperson Grounds care and pest control problems. Lighting and electrical for the church & school buildings. Robert Klecker ( ) Mechanicals (heating, AC) for the church and school building. Mark May ( ) Water Tom Maas ( ) Repairs and maintenance of the buildings. Dean Kehl Lighting, electric Board of Directors Larry Beyer Executive Director Debbie Groeler Secretary Bob Nass Lay Ministry Connie Holz Stewardship Pat Cunderman Evangelism Jody Nass Youth Ministry Bonnie Lauersdorf Christian Ed -JSB Vacancy Parish Education John Christian Church Properties LEBANON LUTHERAN SCHOOL & LEBANON LUTHERAN SCHOOL EARLY CHILD- HOOD CENTER Lebanon Lutheran School Principal Julia Wackt Immanuel Campus (920) St. Peter s Campus (920) Lebanon Lutheran School Early Childhood Center State Licensed Facility (920) Director Vacancy Lebanon Lutheran School (LLS) is an accredited association K-8 Christian Day school run as a joint ministry of St. Peter s Lutheran Church of Lebanon (LCMS) and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Lebanon (NALC) For more information, please contact the school office at: (920) Also run as a joint ministry between the two churches, LLS-Early Childhood Center provides a caring Christian atmosphere where children experience the love of Jesus in words and actions. For more information, please contact the LLS-ECC office at: (920)