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MARCH/April
NEWSLETTER
St. Peter’s Congregation, March 5, 2020
We are writing today to share our concerns regarding our continuing decline in attendance at St. Peter’s. We have
noticed a steady decline in attendance over the past months since Pastor Mews left last year.
We realize that the past few attempts to call a replacement Pastor may be discouraging, but we must remember
that we come to worship our God regardless of who is or even if we have a spiritual leader. We have been
extremely blessed to have a Pastor assigned on a semi-permanent basis which gives us the ability to have
consistent spiritual care i.e. we don’t have to worry about having a different person every Sunday or who will serve
our other needs such as sick/shut-in calls, hospital calls, funerals, baptisms, confirmation instruction, etc.
We are not sure exactly why the attendance has declined. If you have not been attending as much as in the past,
we ask that you examine why we come to worship each Sunday. We come each week to return thanks to our God
and praise him for all he gives and does for us each and every day. We come together as a Christian family to
fellowship and support our other fellow believers as well as praising our Lord and Savior for his unconditional love
of us. It’s community. It’s worshiping with others, praying for others, hurting with others, serving others, being
involved in the lives of others.
I know it may be easy to say someone else such as the Elders or Outreach board should do something about
reaching out to those that we are missing but since we are a congregation of three services, we are not able to
always know who is missing. If you know of someone you have missed please reach out to them and share our
concern about their lack of attendance. If there is a problem or concern causing their absence, please let an Elder
know so this can be addressed. If you cannot reach an Elder in a timely fashion, please call the Church office with
that request.
While we are reluctant to discuss finances in this letter, it must be noted that lower attendance has an effect on our
ability to meet our monthly financial needs and we are starting to notice that effect. This letter is NOT a plea for
money, it is a concern regarding the spiritual health and well-being of our Christian family at St. Peter’s and our
obligation to care for our family at St. Peter’s which we all share.
Please take time to pray about this matter, as it concerns the health of our congregation’s viability and our ability to
remain a “Lighthouse in our Community”.
Thank you,
St. Peter’s Leadership
Here is a brief update from the Finance Committee: Checking Account Balance as of 3-11-20 $4,510.08 Remaining Bills for March $24,583.65 Need to cover this month $20,073.57 Need per week to finish March $6,691.19 We are running a little short or our projected giving for the first 2 months of this year. Great news in regards to the Mortgage. With our most recent payment, the balance is under $800,000.00. The approximate balance is $798,000. Year to date we have paid our 3 monthly payments along with $7,655 additional toward the principle. This is also the New Buildings 10 year anniversary this month.
Connect News:
We would like to thank everyone for their donations and support of the bake
sale. I am always reminded of what a blessing the family of St. Peter’s is.
Pam Nelson & Connect families.
Palm Sunday Breakfast after 8am service. Sponsored by
Fellowship
Easter breakfast will be served by the
Men of St. Peter’s from
9-10:30am
(after 8am worship)
SAVE THE DATE!
Vacation Bible School 2020
Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 5:30 – 8:15 p.m.
(Meals 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.)
NEW Sunday School Class for Women
Continues until March 29
A New Song: All of Your Wonderful Deeds
This Bible study will encourage and uplift you with stories – faith
narratives – based on biblical psalms and written by real women
facing real-life issues. Each of these women share their stories of
finding help, encouragement, and direction for her life from God’s
Word.
We are blessed to have Stephanie Fidler leading this six-week
class which will be Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in Room 106. There will be
refreshments to enjoy, as well as babysitting for your children
under the age of three who aren’t quite old enough to attend
Sunday School.
Books will be available to share during class and will also be
available to purchase at the class for $10.00 if you would like your
own book. You can also sign-up on the bulletin board to pre-order a
book.
Please make plans to join us and bring a friend!
Easter Lily Sign-Up
25 Plants available
5-7 Bloom average
Gold foil sleeve
White bow
Take home after Easter Sunday
$13 each
Make check payable to St. Peter’s
Save the Date:
Mary/Martha Ladies Bus Trip:
On October 24th, Mary/Martha will be sponsoring a bus trip to
the Iowa City Outlet Mall. There will be a sign-up sheet in
August/September. No Children under 13.
The cost will be $20 per person
From Hilda:
Welcome back snowbirds. If you requested envelopes, yes they are here. They
can be found in the church office.
Becca Ferro is our Contemporary Music Coordinator. If you are
interested in singing, playing an instrument or managing technology at the late
service please contact Becca at 309-863-0560 or see her after church service.
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL!
Every Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. for PreK – Adults
Do you know the children’s Sunday School opening has a new home?
Openings are now held in the Education Office
at the end of the balcony corridor above the multi-purpose room.
*KEEP THOSE HOSPITALIZED OR WITH IMMEDIATE MEDICAL NEEDS IN OUR PRAYERS: Eldon Schoedel, Lori Gunther, Mike Sutton, E.J. Eberle, Dave brother of Julie Parlier, Marjorie Cutright Aunt of Les Newton, Ashley Howard-granddaughter of Dennis and Ruby Lindo, Nicole (VanBrooker) Sager, Jim brain cancer, Augie Eble friend of Paula Smart, Larry Howerter-Debbie Inman’s brother, Nicholas Faichney grandson of Sandra Ragon, Harold Boe, Katie Bucio neck tumors, Frank & Margaret Horvath, Pat Walker, Shana Petrucci-Tom Magnusson’s niece diagnosed with MS., Marlene Nimmo, Pat Forquer friend of Nancy Schoedel, Eric Riley-son in law of Gordon Pullen, Michael health issues, Dr.Bruce Mathes cancer, Jack Bollinger friend of the Visocky’s, Beryl Forman Friend of Karen Visocky Lung cancer, Cindy Johnson’s daughter and grandaughter Julie Williams & Jaida please pray for healing, Don Theobald, Ruth Bohannon lung cancer sister of Colleen Dearman, Bob Kennedy, Cheryl renal failure, Phil Hess, Susie Davis friend of the Dusseau’s, Michael Shackelford-Michael Inmans grandfather, Aleene Geier, Julie Parlier, Gayle Masters brother of Roger awaiting a heart transplant, Flora Diffie, Lyle Wright. Robert Johnson father of Glen Johnson, health issues, Mary Jones pneumonia, Sheryl Riley-Gordon Pullen’s daughter, Alexis Stein-Helen Choate’s granddaughter, Pastor Drews who lost his father last week, funeral on Monday.
If you have additions or changes to the prayer list please email to [email protected] or put in the offering plate. Thank you.
FOR THOSE IN THE MILITARY AND THOSE SERVING IN HARM’S WAY!
Andrew Benedict, Jereme Martin, Brady Martin, Jake Gunther, Michael Lewis, David Masters, Trent Barron, Magnus Moeller, Lauren Tranchitella (Kuwait), Nick Barth, Traci Knott, Cody Margetis all deployed to the Middle East.
Please send a birthday greeting to our shut-in member on their
special day!
March 26 Ruth Dippel 129 Sun Valley Ct, East Peoria IL 61611
MATURING DISCIPLES:
**SUNDAY A.M., Sunday Classes continue each Sunday, from 9:30-10:30 A.M. in The LOWER LEVEL. **TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS: Classes gather each Tuesday, in the lower level from 10:00-11:30.
MISSIONS/KYRIE “HEARTS AND HOPE FOR UGANDA (HH4U)
1. Keep the aluminum cans coming.
2. LOVE PACKAGES: Missions is collecting used Bibles and used Christian materials
to send to Love packages. A box is located in the narthex to collect these items
We are in need of Ushers for the 10:45 service. If you are interested
please call the church office, Jerry Mallicoat or an Elder. Thank you
Easter Services: Maundy Thursday, April 9th at 7:00pm
Good Friday, April 10th at 7:00pm Easter Vigil, April 11th at 5:30pm Easter morning, April 12th at 8 & 10:45 Breakfast served from 9-10:30am
Church Classified from our Members------ 2020
Kristin Anderson (645-7142) Piano lessons in my home children & adults. Given in my home Germantown Hills Magnusson Construction Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Mastic: Replacement Windows & Siding Alexandria Lamprecht (309)439-9169 Tom Magnusson, E Peoria, Il. (309) 694-7831
Ron’s Carpets Avon-Karla Janicke Sales & Service. Free Estimates Your Avon Representative Carol Hayse, John Vollrath 674-3338 Phone (309) 382-0076 1003 NE Adams, Peoria, Il
Energy Savings Becca Ferro-Artistic Hair Design A poorly insulated home 2914 Court St. Pekin (Sunset Plaza) Can cost up to 70% more to Operate Ph: 309-863-0560 Don Meyer—AAA Insulation 698-0062
Cindy Miller, Crafts Tippy Creek Hand Made Embroidery and Crochet Items Raw (local) Honey and Honey infused soap Cell..(309)472-2161 contact Pam Nelson 309-370-7271 or
Rob Preston 309-657-5692 or TippyCreek.com
Genie In A Bottle Cleaning Service Leslie Cody (309) 453-3728 & Trish Woodward (309) 660-3652 LipSense by SeneGence Visit Facebook Page: My Lips Are Sealed Crystal Kilgus - Independent Distributor Place Orders at [email protected] http://www.SeneGence.com Free Shipping on Orders over $50
St. Peter’s Church is a covenant congregation member of Lutheran Senior Ministries and a Supporting
partner of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. We are affiliated with Christ Lutheran School, 1311 S
Faraday Ave. Peoria, Il. 61605. Phone: 637-1512
Office Phone: 309-699-5411 Pastor Mark Drews cell: 701.390.6073
Secretary, Marsha Roberts (309) [email protected] Website & Facebook: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, East Peoria
www.stpeters-epil.com