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St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church

February 21, 2021

Sharing the
Truth of Christ’s
Love by Caring
for the Needs
of Everyone!

Sharing the
Truth of Christ’s
Love by Caring
for the Needs
of Everyone!

SUNDAY SERVICE
9:00 am
(Communion celebrated
every Sunday)

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL
(ages 3 - 8th Grade)
September - May, 10:00 am
HIGH SCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL
(9th - 12th Grades)
September - May, 10:00 am

CONFIRMATION CLASS
(6th - 8th Grades)
September - May, 6:00 pm
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
September - May, 10:45 am

PASTOR’S PONDERINGS

MESSENGER

While there are some people who agonize over what to wear, this has not been a burden I have to bear. I just go with the flow or someone tells me what to wear. As a child, my mom would correct my wardrobe mistakes, the Air Force dictated what I wore for work, and my wife and children have gently corrected my wardrobe mistakes. The only time I agonize over what to wear is when I need certain colors to match and that hurts me.
But there are many who struggle with what to wear. “What am I gonna wear today?” So often people ask this question as they stand almost trance-like in front of a sea of clothing, trying to decide what they feel like today.
Jesus had something to say about clothing, only the garments He was referring to were those of character and godliness. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk into your closet and see clothing through the eyes of Jesus? You’d see the garments of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, and love.
Colossians 3:12-17 (ESV) says:
12Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, 13bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. 15And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Compassion increases your concern for the sufferings and misfortunes of others. The compassion of Christ compels us to attend to the needs of others without concern for how or why they are in the predicament they’re in.
Kindness increases our friendliness and generosity and compels us to be considerate of others. We would do this regardless of who they are and without judging whether they deserve it or not.
Humility is having a modest view of our own importance and places others above us. This is both pleasing to God and a blessing to our neighbor (others).
Gentleness is when our actions of a soft and calm spirit bring peace to others and is helpful in reducing their stress.
Patience increases your capacity to accept or tolerate delays, challenges, or even suffering without getting angry or upset at God, others, or even yourself.
Love is the key to all of this. This is the garment that makes or breaks the outfit. If you put on the love of Christ, then it all works. Because now you are seeking God’s will and you are loving your neighbor (everyone). If you don’t have love, then none of the garments will work and Satan will have a field day.
1 John 4:7-12 (ESV) says:
7Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. 10In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us.
The clothing that delights our God is the putting on of life-changing qualities that point others to the power and presence of Jesus Christ. The Lord desires to transform us into His image and display His attributes. As God’s chosen people we have the responsibility of clothing ourselves in His love and presenting to the world an accurate representation of the Master Clothing Designer. Next time you stand aimlessly in your closet pondering what to wear, choose from the six garments above. Wear them well, wear them often, for the glory of God and the sake of His kingdom.
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Christ has died! Christ is risen! He will come again!

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Prayer Requests

Attendance

Altar Flowers

Those who are seeking healing and comfort during a difficult time: Kristy Bartels, Jean Brewer, Rhonda Driver (Rose Harmon’s daughter), Les Herman (who had emergency eye surgery this week), Lynn Hubbs and family, and Neva (Rose Harmon’s niece and sister), Ernst Kohn, Mary Jane Lindaas, Dennis Roush, Denny Sunderlage, Marilyn Thompson, Linda Wesemann, and John Wieg.
Members who are residing at care centers: Meta Meyer and Ellen Nelson at The Sheridan at Tyler Creek, and Fern Warfel at Tower Hill Care Center.
Members experiencing difficulties in getting around: Alta Dittman, Mary Jane Lindaas, Mabel Maas, Doris Meilahn, Eleanor Miller, and Betty Roush.
People suffering from physical, emotional, economic, or COVID-19 pain, and residents at Deer Path Assisted Living.
St. Peter’s Mission to be
revealed by the Holy Spirit and inform us of how to share Jesus’ love with our neighbors.
For the people who are grieving the loss of loved ones especially Roland Schneider (Marilyn Eaves’ cousin) who died unexpectedly Wednesday at the age of 63.

ATTENDANCE
Feb. 7: 32
Feb. 14: 42
Feb. 17: 8
Feb. 17: 23
Feb. 21:
Feb. 28
TRUE PRACTICE OF FAITH
Tithing is a question, not of
reason or convenience or what God will do for us, but of faith in God as our Creator and Owner. Tithing involves complete trust in His providential promises.

Recognized Service Organizations (RSOs) Need Board Members
RSOs Phil’s Friends, Lutheran Home in Wauwatosa, and Bethesda need board members. Contact Pastor Eaves at 701-340-8324 for more information.

Altar Flowers are always,
first and foremost, given for
the glory of God.
February 21
Given in honor of Shana Flatland’s birthday, February 19.

Lenten Inspirational Service
Saturday, March 13 at 9 am, there will be a video on NID LWML YouTube channel. Phil Zielke of Phil’s Friends, a Northern IL District grant recipient will be the mission speaker. There will also be a Bible study and special performance by a dance team! The theme this year is “Always Pray and Never Give Up” Luke 18:1 NIV. The YouTube link is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChA9AnqU21h2no7Q7QMiazw.

Congregational Assembly

TODAY!
Immediately after Service
Purpose: To ratify the Constitution

Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML)
Saturday, February 27 at 1:30 pm at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 26555 Brickville Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178 will be a Spring Rally Planning meeting. Any interested women may come with ideas for a speaker and an ingathering or collection. If you have questions, please call Marilyn Eaves at 701-340-8324.
* Masks are optional.

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WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

	USHERS	GREETERS	READERS	ALTAR GUILD
February 7	Fred Rackow	Paul & Darlene Tegtmeier	Fern Petersen	Fred & Linda Rackow
February 14	Jim Butt	Bette Wine	Jeff Pergande	Fred & Linda Rackow
February 17 / Ash Wednesday	Nancy Heine			Fred & Linda Rackow
February 21	Fern Petersen	Marilyn Eaves & Dolores Schuring	Sonja Sporleder	Fred & Linda Rackow
February 24 / Wed. Lenten Service	Christy Petersen			Fred & Linda Rackow
February 28	Fred Rackow	Dave & Pam Neisendorf	Paul Tegtmeier	Fred & Linda Rackow

February 22	Evelyn Hertrich / Jeff Pergande
February 23	Beth Jack / Doris Meilahn
February 25	Nakaila Slaughter / George Wine
February 26	Jim Butt / Matt Petersen
February 23	Joe & Donna Rau

Birthdays

Wedding Anniversaries

Sunday, / February 21	Worship, w/Communion / Christian Education	9:00 am / 10:00 am
Wednesday, / February 24	LSP Chapel / Confirmation Class / Dinner / Lenten Service	11:15 am & 2:45 pm / 6:00 pm / 6:00 pm / 7:00 pm
Thursday, / February 25	LSP Chapel	11:15 am

This Week at St. Peter’s

EASTER

S E R V I C E S

Ash Wednesday
February 17 @ 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
(with imposition of ashes)
Confirmation Class: 6:00 pm
Lenten Wednesdays
February 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24
1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Confirmation Class / Dinner: 6:00 pm
Palm Sunday
March 28 @ 9:00 am
Maundy Thursday
April 1 @ 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
(with foot washing)
Good Friday
April 2 @ 1:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday
April 4 @ 6:00 am & 9:00 am
Breakfast: 7:00 am

Lenten suppers at 6 pm on Wednesdays: February 24, March 3, 10, 17, & 24, in the Fellowship Hall.
A sign up sheet is on the table in the narthex, if you would like to host a soup and bread meal.

Family Fun Bingo
Saturday, March 6 from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Hosted by the Board of Outreach
Cards are $1each
Prizes will be White Elephant
Refreshments will be available for purchase
Bring your family and friends
Children are welcome
Proceeds will go to the Outreach Committee
for upcoming events
* Masks are required.

Stamps for Missions
Cancelled stamps can earn money to support mites. Please send or deliver cancelled postage stamps to:
LWML NID
C/O Trinity Lutheran Church
1101 Kimberly Way
Lisle, IL 60532
You can lean more at: https://lwmlnid,.org/missions/stamps-for-missions?

Rev. Thomas Eaves
Pastor
224.242.4151 (office line)
701.340.8324 (cell)
pastor@stpetersnorthplato.org
pastorflyboy@gmail.com

Mrs. Kristina Kolodziej
Little Saints Preschool Director
847.464.5134
preschool@stpetersnorthplato.org
www.stpetersnorthplato.org
Facebook: Little Saints Preschool

Mrs. Denise Kohlmeyer
Office Administrator
847.464.5721
office@stpetersnorthplato.org
www.stpetersnorthplato.org
Facebook: St. Peter’s Hampshire

Church Office Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Baptismal Anniversaries

Altar Flowers

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