Sunday March 7th, 2010

Sunday School for all ages—meets every Sunday morning from 9:15—10:15 am.
 
Preschool through grade six—meet in the sanctuary
 
Grades seven and eight—meet in Pastor Steve’s office
 
Public school confirmation—meet in the Choir Room
 
Adult Bible Study—a closer look at the Scripture readings led
 by Tony Amstutz—Fireside Room
 
Adult Information Class—taught by pastors—Workroom
 
Greeters—Saturday at 5:00 pm—Randy and Wendy Bruick; Sunday at 8:00 am—Carl and Maxine Koester;  at 10:30 am—Phil and Barb Herb
 
Altar Flowers—are placed in loving memory of wife, Bev Smith, by husband Norm.
 
Our journey through Lent continues this week at noon and 7:00 pm as we look at the Lenten hymn LSB 437  “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed.”   Please come join us for worship!
 
Lenten Suppers—will not be served on Lenten Wednesdays. 
 
Calling all Seniors—Euchre players, come and join us for our third annual Euchre tournament between our St. Peter’s eighth grade class and our seniors.  It will be on this Wednesday, March 10 at 10:00 am in the Fireside Room. It should be a day of learning and fun. Lunch will be served by the St. Peter’s school cooks. Cost is $6.00 per person.  Please call Nancy Brown 492.1091 by March 5 as we need a head count for the cooks. Hope the weather won’t interfere with this get together.  See you there!
 
Junior High March Events—This Sunday, March 7 from 3:00—5:00 pm meet at the parish house for movies and pizza.  The lane to the parish house may be too muddy, if so, announcements as to the final location will be made.  On Sunday, March 14 from 3:00—5:00 pm at the parish house we will make time for Bible study and socialize.  Again we will plan to meet at the parish house weather permitting.
 
Good News Singers—There is still time to join the Good News Singers as they prepare for the spring cantata “Give Me Jesus.” Worship with us as we sing songs centered on the work of Jesus, and enjoy fun and fellowship. We meet every Thursday at 6:45 pm in the choir room.  Childcare is available. Call Barbara Borchers 485.9265.
 
Channel 57—St. Peter’s worship services can be viewed on Comcast Channel 57 and FIOS Channel 27 on Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm.  Photographs and videos taken while attending St. Peter’s  Lutheran church and school events could be used in church publicity.
 
Quilt Knotting—Mark your calendar for Monday, March 29 from 9:00 am—3:00 pm in the Fireside Room.  Make a difference in someone’s life.  It’s as simple as tying a knot
 
His Plans – Our Hands  Nearly $153,000 has been raised so far.  $2,319.50 of match money remains. We’re 80 percent of the way toward reaching our goal.  Please prayerfully consider giving to this investment in the future of our ministries.
 
Blankets—Winter is still here and the word “brrrr” comes to mind. This is a good time to appreciate Lutheran World Relief’s need for blankets. Clean twin blankets and larger are needed.  Collection boxes are located in the narthex, lower level and near the church office.
 
Church Directory—We would like to prepare a pictorial church directory this year. In order to accomplish this, a volunteer is needed to lead the project. This will required a significant investment of time on the volunteer’s part to assist in choosing a company to produce the directory, working with the company to select the format and style of the directory and recruiting and working with other volunteers to set up appointments for members to have their pictures taken.  If you are willing to lead this worthwhile project, please contact Gary Stair, Parish Administrator at 749.5816.
 
You are welcome to join St. Peter’s travelers—on a bus trip to Holland, Michigan on May 5, 2010.  We will meet at 7:00 am in the parking lot at St. Peter’s and travel to Holland by motorcoach. Once there, we will have a step-on guide share the history of Holland during a two-hour driving tour which will be followed by lunch. After lunch we will be seated in bleacher seats for the traditional street scrubbing and Volksparade.  Then you get a choice—a visit to Windmill Island to see the flowers and windmill which will take a bit of walking; or for those who would prefer less walking you can make a stop at the Marktplaatz with Dutch breads, crafts, gifts, and wooden shoes and also visit a quilt show.  You can make your choices known on the registration/payment forms located in the narthex and hallway table near the church offices.  Please sign up by March 24 and call  Ron or Gale Fiebig 483-7474 with any questions.  Payment for this all-inclusive day will be $63.00.  We will send you a “bill” once we fill the bus.
 
Ritual of Friendship—completing the Ritual of Friendship pad during every worship service is of great help to us in serving you and your family. Please make sure that you list everyone’s name who is in attendance. On several occasions, we have had entries such as “the so-and-so family.” Listing everyone’s name in the family is greatly appreciated.
 
God’s richest blessings to all who are celebrating birthdays this week:  (7) Thurley Cordes, Cheryl Childers, Denise Ehle, Melanie Wagner, Andrew Fonner, Carly Sorge, Brittany Strong  (8) Ellen Hermann, Andrew Luttenbacher, Killian Miller, Nicole Eicholtz, Allen Mason, Caleb Kurtz, Landin Korte, James Thuringer  (9) Tina Buuck, Delaney Werling  (10) Rosalie Blocher, Susan Fritcha, Stacy Hegerfeld, Jason Voelck, Tyler Smith, Brittany Berning, Braydon Cobbs  (11) Nellie Wiggins, Eugene Ehle, Gloria Buhr, Laura Schweder, Michelle Casey, Austin Bradtmueller, Shaye Bradtmueller  (12) Virginia Hasewinkle, John Blocher, Carol Clark, Marilyn Wilkinson, Debra Gonzales, Michelle Leahy, Serena James  (13) Dolly Coomer, Amber Bredemeyer, Jacob Amstutz, Peyton Gulley, Tyler Moher
 
Newsletter Deadline—The deadline for the next newsletter is Monday, March 15.  Please have all items to Marilyn Wilkinson stpeterschurch@stpetersfw.org by that time.  Thank you.
 
Ft. Wayne Mad Ants and St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and School Group Night Wildcats and Ants?  Sounds like a fun combination!  Join us for St. Peter’s Lutheran Church and School Night at the Fort Wayne Mad Ants game on Sunday, March 21 at 5:00 pm.   Enjoy watching the St. Peter’s Color Guard perform the pre-game show, listen to the St. Peter’s Junior Choir sing the National Anthem and watch all our St. Peter’s students be part of the High Five tunnel on the court…all from the vantage point of reserved seating for St. Peter’s Church and School!  This event is not a fundraiser – rather, it is intended to be an affordable night out for our church family!  Please make plans to join us.  Tickets are $8.00 and seating will be assigned in special St. Peter’s cheer block.  Contact Mindy Steele directly or purchased in the narthex after church services the weekend of March 13 or 14.
 
Fishes and Loaves 2010—Continues and runs through Easter Sunday, April 4.   Boxes are located in the narthex and in the hallway near the church offices. The need for all types of dry, packaged, non-perishable food items is greater than ever. These donations will again be shared with The Associated Churches of Fort Wayne Food Bank.
 
The Nominating Team is seeking suggestions from the congregation for candidates for the spring election at the Voters' Assembly meeting on Sunday, May 23, 2010.  Candidates are needed for the Board of Directors (4); Day School Board (3); Preschool Board (3); Personnel and Nominating Team (2); Properties Team Chair  (1).  Although incumbents may run again, it is the intention of the Nominating Team to come up with a slate of candidates for the spring elections. If you have ay suggestions, please contact Mike Meyer 484.4132 or Dan Bultemeyer 749.5811 or 492.2292.  Nominations may be added from the floor.  The nominees must have been notified before standing for office.
 
Lenten Devotion—The ladies of Ascension Lutheran Church have invited St. Peter’s ladies to a Lenten devotion on Monday, March 15 at 7:00 pm.  The topic will be Psalm 22: The Agony and the Victory of our Lord. Call Evelyn Crownover 485.8708 by March 8 if you plan to attend so an accurate count is available for bulletins and refreshments.
 
Prayer Breakfast—sponsored by the Lutheran Laymen’s League (LLL) is planned for Saturday, March 27 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive in Fort Wayne.  The breakfast starts at 8:00 am and a donation of $7 is requested.  The message will be given by Rev. Keith Grimm, advisor to the Int’l LLL. Tickets are available in our church office or for more information call Paul Doenges 478.1858.