Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers NEEDED for Traditional Worship – AV/Tech
Please consider volunteering to help with our Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. We need volunteers to click through our service slides (screens). It is just a PowerPoint presentation, so no “tech” skills required, and training is provided! You may be put in the rotation as many or as few times as you would like. If interested, please contact Allison at acosta@splcs.net.
Volunteers NEEDED for Modern Worship – AV/Tech
Join our Media Team at the 11:00 a.m. Modern Service! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with slides and live streaming, helping create a dynamic and engaging worship experience. No prior experience is required—just a willingness to learn and a heart to serve. Whether you have a knack for technology or want to gain experience in media production, this is a great opportunity to get involved and make an impact. If you’re ready to help us bring worship to life for our congregation both in the room and online, we’d love to have you on the team! If interested, please contact Robert at rcosta@splcs.net.
Easter Volunteer Opportunities
Easter is right around the corner, and we are gearing up for the festivities that surround the resurrection celebration! Our Easter Egg hunt is scheduled for April 6, after church in the gym. Also, we are preparing for our Easter morning breakfast held in the Fellowship Hall.
We are looking for candy or monetary donations for the egg hunt, as well as a few volunteers (NOAH hours given).
For the Easter breakfast, we are looking for volunteers to help set up, serve, and clean up that morning.
If you would like to help in any of these areas please use the links below!
2025 True North VBS
We’re thrilled to announce our 2025 VBS theme, True North! Registration for children opens on April 1st, and we’d love for your child to join us on this exciting adventure. If you’re interested in volunteering, you can sign up through the link below. We can’t wait to see you there!
Divorce Care and DC4K
If you have struggled through a divorce or separation in your marriage, please consider joining us for Divorce Care on Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM in the Large Conference Room in the Church Office, accessed through door 28. Meetings began on March 11, 2025, and this Spring term will continue for thirteen weeks until June 3.
Each week provides a different and stand-alone topic of care and concern for those who have been or are in the process of divorce or separation. Topics include Deep Hurt, Road to Recovery, Anger, Grief and Depression, Loneliness, Fears and Anxiety, Family and Friends, Financial and Legal Issues, Conflict, Forgiveness, Your Former Spouse, Single Living, and Brighter Days. Each topic includes a video, a workbook, and time for discussion.
Also available is Divorce Care for Kids (DC4K) for children ages 5 – 12 whose families are undergoing a separation or divorce. Sessions mirror that of the adults but are geared for the needs and concerns of the children in a divorce. Like the Divorce Care sessions, each is a stand-alone session with a video, workbook, and discussion. Children will have the opportunity to learn how to navigate the struggle of divorce and separation and come out healthy.
If you know others who could benefit from this program, please share the information and encourage them to join us. We also always ask for your prayers for the leaders and the participants.
For more information, contact Anne Westphal, (248)909-4230, or awestphal56@hotmail.com, or go to DivorceCare.org and search for churches. St. Peter is listed, and you can enroll to join us.
Green Thumb Group – Volunteer Opportunity
The Green Thumb Group is looking for a few volunteers who would be interested in keeping our campus looking beautiful by weeding the garden beds throughout the growing season. You would be responsible for weeding your assigned area about once a month. High school students who need to fill volunteer hours, grab a couple of friends and earn your hours in a flexible schedule. For more information or to sign up, contact Virginia Ellsworth at 586-260-5429 or vellsworth@splcs.net.
Women’s Exhale serving opportunity
We are calling upon our community to aid in making this event a success! This event promises to be a vibrant gathering of over 200 women and an array of more than 30 shopping vendors.
To ensure that everything goes smoothly, we are seeking volunteers to assist with the unloading and loading of gear and merchandise for our vendors. There are two opportunities for volunteers to serve during the day. Your involvement will be crucial to the success of the event.
How to Volunteer
Please click below to reserve your time and lend a hand. Your support and generosity are greatly appreciated. Together, let’s make the “Exhale” event an unforgettable experience for all attendees and vendors!
Healthy Living Opportunities at St. Peter in 2025
Stay Healthy Exercise resumes on Monday, January 6
Are you feeling tired, stiff, or just not yourself? We have the answer. Join some spiritual men and women in a morning of exercise and motivation. People of all ages are welcome and can benefit. Deb, our instructor tailors the class to the audience. We work on our hearts, minds, and souls as we stretch, lift weights, and raise our heart rate slowly through low-impact, easy-to-follow movements. Grab water, weights (2 to 5 pounds), and a mat, and join us each Monday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. We will help you feel better from your head to your toes! Classes are $5/session on a drop-in basis and are held in the church narthex. Enter through Door #1 on the southeast side of the church. Contact Paula for more information hoegemeyer@att.net or 586-322-2319.
Christian Yoga resumes on Thursday, January 9
Come join us for a faith-filled gentle yoga experience. Becky will guide us through prayerful meditation, stretching, and postures, embracing our mind, body, and spirit that God has given to us. All ages are welcome Bring a yoga mat, water, and a joyful spirit for this class that will meet every Thursday from 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. in the church narthex. The cost is $10/session drop-in. Enter through Door #1 on the southeast side of the church. Contact Paula for more information hoegemeyer@att.net or 586-322-2319.
Have the Conversation: Advance Care Planning
It is never too early and you are never too young to start thinking about making choices in a God pleasing, life-respecting way. St. Peter is offering you an opportunity to learn more about healthcare options, “having the conversation” with your family members, and the process of choosing a Patient Advocate should you be unable to communicate your wishes. Give your family the priceless gift of an Advance Directive for Medical Care. There is no easy way to plan for future healthcare choices. It is a process that involves thinking and talking about complex, sensitive, and sometimes very difficult issues.
Mark your calendars for a workshop on Advance Care Planning on Sunday, April 6 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. in the North Fellowship Hall. It is being sponsored by our Parish Health and Life Teams. We will work through the steps involved in preparing an Advance Directive and answer practical and spiritual questions involved in decision-making. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Hoegemeyer at hoegemeyer@att.net or Carol Poterek at carolpoterek@gmail.com.
“All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.” Psalm 139:16
Sunday Donuts
Please keep our Sunday donuts coming! We need your help! Consider cleaning up donuts (and taking the leftovers home) after the modern service 11:00. Signup below or contact Liz Kukuk. (586) 623-7100
Synodwide Response to Hurricanes
Please use the following link for information about the Synodwide response to hurricanes in the southeastern U.S.
Box Tops from General Mills products
St. Peter school has earned over $46,000 through the years just by collecting Box Tops from hundreds of General Mills products. It’s even easier to earn now, no clipping involved! Just buy any Box Tops products, scan your receipt (paper or digital) using the app and earn cash for our school. The Box Top app can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play. Then create a profile and find St. Peter Lutheran School to receive the earnings. With an expanding school enrollment and additional opportunities for our students, free cash can always be put to good use.
CAMPUS CONNECT
Do you have former students attending college in the state of Michigan? Michigan and English District’s university campus ministries as well as local pastors and congregations are ready to engage with your college students this fall. Campus Ministry provides a nurturing environment where students can thrive and find belonging within a faith community during their time at school. Join us in creating meaningful connections and fostering spiritual growth among the next generation of leaders. Send us their contact information by clicking HERE or, forward this email to your students and/or their parents and grandparents. It’ll just take a minute or two! To see a list of active campus ministries in Michigan, click HERE.
Are you a Kroger Shopper?
Kroger shoppers who are enrolled in the Community Rewards program can help groups at St. Peter Macomb by linking their Plus Card Rewards to a specific organization. Currently, there are three groups benefiting from this program: Hope For The Hungry Pantry, St. Peter Lutheran SCRIP and St. Peter Student Ministry. Please consider helping one of these groups grow their ministry by following the steps below. You can choose to enroll online or through the phone app.
Nursing Home Ministry
Everyone is welcome to join us on the fourth Thursday of each month as we gather at The Orchards – Armada Village to sing and have a short devotion with the residents. We begin at the assisted living building (Pineview) and then walk over to the skilled nursing building. We start at 10:30 a.m. Afterwards, we plan to go to Papa’s Restaurant in downtown Armada for lunch at noon. Please call Lois Bellhorn (586) 770-3002 if you have any questions. No need to RSVP. We’d love to have you join us as we share God’s love in Word and song!
Prayer/Announcement Request
This form is to request prayers or announcements in the bulletin and during worship services. Please understand that announcement requests are not guaranteed. We require that your announcement request be submitted a minimum of four weeks before the dates. God Bless you!