June Grapevine

Check Out The Following
Events!

June 2	Brats Tuesday - 5:30PM June is Postponed
June 3	Seniorenkreis 11AM
June 3	Fronleichnam German Holiday
JUN 7	HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY
June 14	Flag Day Sunday
June 15	Bible Study - 7:00 PM
June 17	Seniorenkreis 11AM Annual Picnic
June 17	Confirmation Class 5:30PM
June 21
June 21	SUMMER BEGINS
June 22	Church Council - 7:30 PM
June 24	Seniorenkreis 8:45AM Summer Bus Trip

Mary Frances Bogle

Over the years
As we grow old,
We remember our father
So brave and bold.

In the garden,
Leaning on the plow,
He would listen to me;
I see him now.

He would give advice
And understand;
He was always there
To lend a hand.

God made fathers
Strong and firm,
For he knew our lives
Would have great concerns.

So he gave us fathers
To teach us to pray,
And guide our lives,
And show us the way.

So on his day
Let's take the time
To say "Thanks, dad.
I'm glad you're mine."

USE OF OUR HALL

If you are renting
or using our Hall for a special event.

Please check with our office
586-979-3850

Before decorating and setting up in advance to
prevent any conflict of time. The Hall does get
rented out to outside Groups which is not
always reflected on the Church calendar,
Thank you for your cooperation!

Don’t forget to drop your loose change in the

LSSM Jar

2009 OFFERING ENVELOPES
          Please pick up your 2009
                  offering envelopes
                     in our Hallway,

Words to Live By
Author Believed Unknown
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW! What a Life!"

THE SAXON
CLUB

Meeting
June 7, 2009
3:00 PM

See you at our gathering today!

BRATWURST
TUESDAY
This has truly turned
out to be a successful monthly event!

Our Month Event!
June is Postponed

This month we will have a joint Bratwurst Tuesday with the soccer families that use our field for practice during the week. The girls team, “the Gators”, is the first place team in Michigan!

Our topic for June will be:
“Sports forever!

How do we keep ourselves in shape?”

Volunteers to cook the
Bratwurst are asked to contact
our Church Office at:
(586-979-3850).

Our bible study
The dates are
June 15, 2009
7 PM

We meet every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. to learn more about God’s word. Every one is welcome to participate, no prior knowledge necessary. The meetings are conducted in English, if necessary.

Our current topic is a beautiful
and uplifting one:

“Meet the Psalms!!
150 wonderful prayers
we can use in our daily life”

For more information please
contact me. See you soon!

CHURCH
OFFICE
CLOSED
FOR VACATION

June 29th - July 4th
You may contact Fritz
at his home number
586-776-5668

St. Peter’s 2009 Graduates

Congratulations
are extended to the
“Class of 2009”

Our young adults have successfully completed this milestone in their lives and deserve our best wishes for their achievements.

Allison M. - June 2009 Grosse Pointe North High School continuing at Ferris State University – study: Nursing Awards include: National Honor Society, Ferris State Univ. Dean’s Scholarship, GPN Scholarship, Michigan Promise Scholarship, and athletic recognitions

Zachary G. – June 2009 Grosse Pointe South High School Potential Trade School attendance in the future

According to our records, Allison and Zachary are our only Graduates this year.

If anyone has been forgotten, my sincere apologies and please inform me of your correct information for the church files.

Thank You!
Rosi K.

Schluss Picnic
Seniorenkreis

Mitwoch

(Wednesday), 17 June
$9.00/person

11:00 Uhr

Anmeldungen (RSVP):
Kirche (Church) Narthex

586-979-3850

The best way to predict your future ?
Is to create it yourself !

www.stpeterswarren.org

Since its inception our website has over 20,345 visitors. Our website is very popular all around the globe, especially in Europe

Please support our website by spreading the word to family, friends and neighbors.

Our website includes:

Current sermons
(online just minutes after the services!)
Our Grapevine (newsletter)
Monthly Calendar
Pastor’s page
Bible Readings in English and German
Photo Album
Ministries Events
Links to different organizations
such as the German Consulate in Chicago, ELCA, the Synod Office just to name a few!

Please take a few minutes to browse our pages and let us know what you think!

TO ALL THE FRIENDS OF ST. PETER’S

If you wish to continue receiving this newsletter in 2009, it is now time to submit your donation of $10.00 to help cover the cost of printing and postage. We thank you for your friendship and continued support !

THANK YOU / DANKE SCHÖN !

We thank you for your friendship
and continued support !

Hammond Organ
DONATION

We would like to thank Paul G. for the organ donation in Luther Hall. The donation was made in memory of his parents, his brother Alwin Paul, and especially in memory of one of the greatest Saxon pastor, Rev. John Foisel of St. John’s Lutheran Church - Cleveland, Ohio.

Come, Worship with Us

June 2009

Holy Trinity Sunday - June 7
Isaiah 6:1-8 Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17

English Only

Guest Pastor
Timothy Schultheis

9:30 AM English Holy Communion
9:30 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM German Holy Communion

    2nd Pentecost Sunday - June 14
Ezekiel 17:22-24 2. Corinthians 5:6-17
Mark 4:26-34

English Only

Guest Pastor
Timothy Schultheis

   9:30 AM English Holy Communion
9:30 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM German Holy Communion

3rd Pentecost Sunday- June 21
Job 38:1-11 2. Corinthians 6:1-13
Mark 4:35-41

English Only

Guest Pastor
Timothy Schultheis

9:30 AM English Holy Communion
9:30 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM German Holy Communion

    4th Pentecost Sunday- June 28
Lamentations 3:22-33 2. Corinthians 8:7-15
Mark 5:21-43

English

Guest Pastor
Timothy Schultheis

   9:30 AM English Holy Communion
9:30 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM German Holy Communion

"Holy Trinity Sunday Services"
Everyone Is Invited To Participate!

HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY
JUNE 7th
9:30 AM English
11:00 AM German

Almighty God our Father, dwelling in majesty and mystery, renewing and fulfilling creation by your eternal Spirit, and revealing your glory through our Lord, Jesus Christ: Cleanse us from doubt and fear, and enable us to worship you, with your Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, living and reigning, now and forever.

Other Important Days This Month

Visit of Mary to Elizabeth
June 1, 2009
Mary went to a town in the hill country of Judea,
where she entered Zechariah's home & greeted Elizabeth.

Barnabas, Apostle
June 11, 2009
In the first century, born Joseph,
was an 'Early Christian' convert, one of the earliest

John the Baptist
June 18, 2009
Was a Jewish mission preacher and a major religious
figure who led a movement of baptism.

Peter & Paul, Apostles
June 28, 2009
Peter and Paul are the two “pillars”
on which the Church of Rome is founded.

"ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME"
SHARE WITH US
Leave as a Friend!”

Pastors Letter and Notes

Dear members and friends
of St. Peter’s,

When you read these words, my family and I will be in Germany, catching up with family for the first time in 15 months. When you read these words, one of the major Christian Holidays of the year, Pentecost, will already be over.

We are usually more involved at Christmas and Easter, but I think, Pentecost is also very important for our daily walk as Christians:

John 15:26 I will send you the Spirit who comes from the Father and shows what is true. The Spirit will help you and will tell you about me.

This is essential for us! The Holy Spirit, which came over the disciples on Pentecost has since moved and touched Christians. And even today, we can ask the Holy Spirit for guidance and help. The Holy Spirit can, if we ask:

Open our hearts to passages of the Holy Scriptures
Open our mouths to speak the right words in difficult situations
Strengthen our faith in times of doubts
Help us to forgive and to ask for forgiveness
Move us to acts of Christian love and understanding

We need the Holy Spirit! Let us pray for his presence in our lives with words by Stan Arney:

What is the Holy Spirit and how does it affect me
Is it something I can hear, touch, taste, smell or see!

How do I know of its’ existence, is it even real
I just want to know if it is something I can feel

The Holy Spirit is the helper that Jesus has sent
To those who accept Christ as Savior and repent
The Holy Spirit comes to dwell in your heart with your soul

It fills a place that has long been empty and makes you whole

When you accept Christ as your Lord and Savior
Many life-altering changes will quickly occur
You will have a desire to do what God asks of you

An overwhelming feeling of peace will consume you!

As you study His Word, even more will be revealed!

He will provide you with protection, your armor and shield God will also empower you to complete His task!

If you have any questions, simply turn to Him and ask!

You will have to submit your life to God, which may seem tough - Don’t be afraid to let God know if you have had enough - God will never give you more than He knows you can bear!

He cheers with you in triumph and hurts with you in despair!

The Holy Spirit is your guide, but also your conscience!

Follow God’s statutes and commandments with self-confidence!

This means sharing God’s promise of salvation with the Lost!

With help from the Holy Spirit they received at Pentecost!

The Holy Spirit affects all senses and it is real and since you have accepted Christ, it is something you can feel!

May you abide in Jesus and Jesus abide in you!

Through the Holy Spirit there is nothing you cannot do.

Looking ahead we are facing the Summer time. It is a time in which we feel even closer to the wonderful nature that surrounds us, especially if we are able to go up North to the lakes and more into the country. God has blessed us with this special time of the year, so that we can breath in, relax, warm up in the sun and listen to the birds. Let us enjoy every single day of this summer, may it be one to remember on the good side! Most of the regular activities will take a break during July and August; still we invite you to gather on the Sundays for our services and don’t forget the church picnic at the end of July. This should be great fun for ALL!

So, I wish you a wonderful, safe and blessed Summer time. May God’s spirit guide you and protect you in all of your ways!

Yours in Christ,

586-979-3850
for more information.

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The Feast of Pentecost was instituted, first, to oblige the Israelites to repair to the temple of the Lord, and there to acknowledge his dominion over their country, and their labors, by offering to him the first-fruits of all their harvests. Secondly, to commemorate, and to render thanks to God for, the law given from the mount Sinai, on the fiftieth day after their coming out of Egypt.

Secondly, to commemorate, and to render thanks to God for, the law given from the mount Sinai, on the fiftieth day after their coming out of Egypt.

In Christian life Pentecost originally celebrated both the Ascension of Jesus Christ and the descent of the Holy Spirit. In the 300's, Ascension of Jesus came to be a separate observance. However, Pentecost remained a celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church in fulfillment of the Promise of Jesus.

"And I will ask the Father, and He shall give you another
Advocate, to be with you forever"
(John 14:16)

The Spirit of truth will guide you into all the truth
(John 16:13)

PENTECOST
Starts May 31st - November 26th
Thanksgiving Day USA

It was a feast celebrated the fiftieth day after the sixteenth of Nisan, which was the second day of the feast of Passover (Leviticus 23:15,16). The Israelites it the feast of weeks (Exodus 34:22) because it was kept seven weeks after the Passover.
They then offered the first-fruits of their wheat harvest, which at that time was completed (Deuteronomy 16:9,10). These first-fruits consisted in two loaves of unleavened bread, of five pints of meal or 4 pounds each (Leviticus 23:16,17).

"The Pentecost"
The Christian church also celebrates the Feast of Pentecost, fifty days, or seven weeks, after the Passover, or the resurrection of Jesus.
After the ascension of Jesus, the apostles having retired to a house at Jerusalem, there they waited for the Holy Spirit, which Jesus had promised.

"The Pentecost" refers to the historical event when, according to Christian belief, the descent of the Holy Spirit —a Tran formative and profound experience, as described in the Book of Acts 2:1:—occurs:

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2) And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3) And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. 4) And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance

SEASON OF PENTECOST
What Happened On Pentecost?

Ten days after Jesus ascended into heaven, the twelve apostles, Jesus' mother and family, and many other of His disciples gathered together in Jerusalem for the Jewish harvest festival that was celebrated on the fiftieth day of Passover. While they were indoors praying, a sound like that of a rushing wind filled the house and tongues of fire descended and rested over each of their heads.

This was the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on human flesh promised by God through the prophet Joel (Joel 2:28-29). The disciples were suddenly empowered to proclaim the gospel of the risen Christ.

They went out into the streets of Jerusalem and began preaching to the crowds gathered for the festival. Not only did the disciples preach with boldness and vigor, but by a miracle of the Holy Spirit they spoke in the native languages of the people present, many who had come from all corners of the Roman Empire.

This created a sensation. The apostle Peter seized the moment and addressed the crowd, preaching to them about Jesus' death and resurrection for the forgiveness of sins. The result was that about three thousand converts were baptized that day. (You can read the Biblical account of Pentecost in Acts 2:1-41).

WHY DO
WE CELEBRATE
PENTECOST?

Through the Word and Sacraments, the Holy Spirit gives us the power to believe and trust in Christ as our Savior. This precious gift of faith in the saving work of our Lord Jesus Christ is the reason Pentecost is the third "mega-festival" of the church and why we celebrate it with such joy and thanksgiving.

Three physical signs
occurred showing the coming
of the Holy Spirit
From: Wikipedia Encyclopedia

A. Sound of Blowing Wind

B. Vision of tongues of Fire that rested on each of them. The tongues of Fire which descend- ed on the disciples represents a the ophany (a visible manifestation of God). This is important to Christianity in that it represents the dynastic succession of power from Jesus to the Holy Spirit who guides the believers.

C. Spoke to each other in tongues/different
languages. This was important in that it was key for the spread of the gospel. The Holy Spirit acted as a translator so that as the preaching occurred everyone there comprehended the message in their own native language.

Birthdays and Anniversaries
At St. Peters

BIRTHDAYS
FOR
JUNE
Never Too Old

Hannelore W.	1	Edward B.	19
Eberhard W	1	Waltraud L.	19
Hans G.	7	Margret S.	19
Franz W.	8	George C.	23
Lothar S.	9	Charlotte K.	23
Nina C.	10	Horst K.	30
Adam M.	14	Hannelore R.	30
Horst R.	14

Missed birthday in May:
Frank D. May 1^st

We apologize if anyone’s birthday or anniversary
has been overlooked. Please notify our church
secretary, Astrid, 586-979-3850,
so that we may update our records.
Thank you!

ANNIVERSARIES
If you would like a visit from
our Pastor for your anniversary
or a small devotion during
Sunday Service.

Please contact our office
586-979-3850

FOR JUNE
Mr & Mrs Joachim G. Mr & Mrs Samuel F.	15 20

News From Around Our Parish
Not responsible for spelling or reporting errors

“Be faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life!”
Revelation 2:10

Our parish lifts in prayer to the Lord one Family
who last month experienced
the death of a loved one.

JOHN S. passed May 11, 2009 and was given a Christian burial on May 13, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Mary and father of the late John, Jr., he is survived by his daughter Mary (John) Z., grandchildren Monika (Richard) C., Linda (Alan) T., John (Shaine) S., Robert (Danielle) S., Lisa Z. and 10 great grandchildren and a sister, Susanna, in Germany.

“Our sorrow is one less at home with us,
but greater than our sorrow is the joy
that there is one more at home in
heaven forever and for good.”

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We Need A Helping Hand
Call Our Church Office!
586-979-3850

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The Women of St. Peter’s host the Coffee Hour

The Women of St. Peter’s host the Coffee Hour after each service on Sundays. However, they are in need of volunteers to help bake or purchase baked goods and also clean up afterwards. Volunteers only need to help once in a while. Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex.

You may also make a monetary donation to the group and they will purchase items on your behalf.

Perhaps, you might consider hosting the Coffee Hour yourself for a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary, etc. If you would like to do this, please contact our church office.

This is an appreciated activity
which is enjoyed by all.

ST. PETER’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY

Our 80th Anniversary Committee
members are: Larry K., Hannelore R., Rosi K., Anneliese S., Olaf S. and Pastor Jens.

Several events are in the first stage
of planning, including:

A “Start-Off” Service on Feb. 7, 2010
A Gala at Carpathia on May 2, 2010
A social afternoon at the church in late September 2010
A special service for everyone that was confirmed at St. Peter
An exhibition
A series of sermons by former pastors of the church.

Please contact any member of the group, if you have any other ideas or concerns.
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NEWS
from our Committees

Attention All Musicians!

Our Kirchenchor and Bell Choir;
Are looking for a few new members. No previous experience is required, just a desire to praise God and enhance our worship services. This is also a great opportunity to get to know our fellow church members better.

Our Bell Choir;
Enhances worship services on the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays of the month and practices two Thursday evenings per month at 7:00 PM, beginning December 9, 23. The Kirchenchor rehearses at 10:30 AM and sings praises in the German worship services on the 1^st and 3^rd Sundays of the month.

Thank you!
Worship and Music Group

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Care in Congregations

Engaging Thrivent Financial members and other to multiply the good we do in supporting Lutheran congregations.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its members, through the Care in Congregations program, were pleased to be a part of and help fund this activity.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit Fortune 500 membership organization that helps Lutherans and their families achieve financial security and give back to their local communities and congregations.

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SUNDAY SERVICES ARE ON CASSETTE TAPES
"English or German"

MP3 CD's Available $10 each
(Allow One Week for Delivery)

Our Sunday services are now recorded on cassette tapes and available on MP3 CD's. If you are homebound and would like to hear our services, please call our office 586-979-3850 and let Mrs. Campbell, know what Sundays you would like then a tape will be sent your way.

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DON'T THROW OUT THOSE
CARTRIDGES &
CELL PHONES !!!

St. Peter's is collecting print / toner cartridges & cell phones for our recycling program. Simply bring your empty cartridges to church and drop them in the box on the counter in the Narthex.

Nursing Homes:
We have  2
reported In Care Facilities:
We have  1
reported

At Their Homes
We have  9
reported

Cheer someone up by giving them
a friendly call!

Call our Church Office for additional information
586-979-3850
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LESUNGEN READERS

Die Lesungen für die Gottesdienste im October sind folgend:

JUNE Services at: 9:30 AM 11:00 AM

Die Bibel, das Wort Gottes, zeigt uns die Absichten Gottes und Sein Angebot der Erlösung durch den Herrn Jesus Christus für den sündigen Menschen. Die Bibel enthält Licht, um uns zu leiten, Nahrung, um uns zu erhalten, und Trost, um uns zu erquicken.
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If you would like to have a prayer said for someone special, please drop a note into our Prayer box in the Narthex. Forms are on the counter next to the box.

Never Too Old For Sunday School

Come on one and all
and learn Gods Love!

Every Sunday morning, the children of the parish join in the 9:30 AM Service through the Children's Sermon. They are then excused with their teachers to their respective classrooms for their lesson based on the Sunday Lectionary used in worship. Show your children your faith in God and bring them to Sunday School. It is important that our children learn about their Christian faith, they will have fun in the process and make new friends. Please be supportive of this children's ministry.

On the lighter side this month!
Let's take a look "What is God Like"
here are some ideas!

Can you find or think of some more on your own!

God is like. BAYER ASPIRIN He works miracles.

God is like. a FORD He's got a better idea.

God is like. COKE He's the real thing.

God is like. HALLMARK CARDS
He cares enough to send His very best.

God is like. TIDE He gets the stains out that others leave behind.

God is like. GENERAL ELECTRIC He brings good things to life.

God is like. SEARS He has everything.

God is like. ALKA-SELTZER Try Him, you'll like Him

God is like. SCOTCH TAPE You can't see Him,
but you know He's there.

God is like. DELTA He's ready when you are.

God is like. ALLSTATE You're in good hands with Him.

God is like. VO-5 Hair Spray He holds through all kinds of weather.

God is like. DIAL SOAP Aren't you glad you have Him?
Don't you wish everybody did?

God is like. B o u n t y . . . ..He is the quicker picker upper!
can handle the tough jobs and He won't fall apart on you!

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SENIORENKREIS^{^®}

Am 6. Mai trafen sich 58
Senioren und Gäste, um den Muttertag zu feiern. Nach der Begrüßung und einem Gebet von Herrn Pfarrer Jens und einer Ansprache von Fritz Mohr wurde das Mai-Lied ″Wie lieblich ist der Maien“ von allen Senioren gesungen. Der　 Chor beteiligte sich mit drei Liedern. Pfarrer Jens gab eine Ansprache über den Muttertag, verbunden mit der Betonung über den guten Hirten.

Unser Herr und Heiland ist der gute Hirte, er beschützt seine Schäflein. Er weidet uns auf einer grünen Weide, in dieser schönen Maienzeit.　 Solos und passende Gedichte verschönerten die Feier. Else Pfaehler begleitete alle Lieder am Piano. In der Zwischenzeit wurde das gute Essen von unseren drei Köchinnen vorbereitet. Herzlichsten Dank allen für die gut geleistete Arbeit. Es war einfach eine gemütliche und schöne Muttertagsfeier.

Die Mai-Geburtstage werden am 20. dieses Monats　gefeiert.　 Am 21.Mai ist Christi Himmelfahrt, dann am 31.Mai das feierliche Pfingstfest.　 Die Ausgießung des Heiligen Geistes.　 Zwei schöne Feiertage.

Pfingsten ist der Geburtstag der Christlichen Kirche. Hier wird es von vielen Menschen vergessen, wie wunderbar unser Herr und Heiland durch den Heiligen Geist uns leitet und beschützt.

Mit diesem Bericht gehen wir in den Monat vJuni. Am 03.Juni ist unser nächstes Treffen, am 17.Juni der Schlusspicknick und am 24.Juni die geplante Tages- Busfahrt.

Zahlung für die Busfahrt bitte vor dem 01.Juni. Treffpunkt: um 8:30 a.m. bei der Kirche, Abfahrt pünktlich 9:00 Uhr.　Danach sind zwei Monate Sommerferien.

Herr, dein Wort, die edle Gabe, diesen Schatz erhalte mir. Es ist alles, was ich habe auf diesem Erdreich hier. Lasst uns aufsehen zu Jesus, dem Anfänger und Vollender des Glaubens. Ihm alleine wollen wir dafür danken.

In Liebe Käthe F
und der Vorstand des Seniorenkreises

A BRIEF TRANSLATION

On May 6th, 58 members and guests met to celebrate Mother‘s Day. After the greetings, songs were sung by the group as well as 3 songs by the Choir. Pastor Jens gave a presentation about Mother‘s Day. Solos and various poems were performed. Else P. accompanied everyone on the piano. In then meantime a delicious meal was being prepared by the cooks. Thank you to everyone for the hard work. It was truly a wonderful celebration.

The May birthdays will be celebrated on May 20th this time.

With this report we are going into the month of June. June 3rd is our next meeting, June 17th is our Picnic, and June 24th is our bus trip. Please pay before June 1st if you are going. We are meeting at 8:30 AM at the Church and the bus will be departing at 9;00 AM sharp. Then we will have 2 months of Summer vacation.

Käthe F.
and the Senior Board
Translation By: Astrid Campbell

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A Look At Some Activities
Here at Saint Peter's

If you would like to join,
just attend one of our rehearsals
or call the church office
for more information
586-979-3850

             READERS
Lead me, Lord in tender mercy.
Leave me not to walk alone:
Let Your wisdom guide me ever,
for I dare not trust my own.
Reed

Do you enjoy reading the Bible to others?
We need readers in English
Do share your Gifts
On Sunday Mornings?



     COFFEE & SNACKS

Here at St. Peters we care
and share and Greet
each other and Guests!
Do you like share your faith
and life with others!

   Do you Like Greeting
     "Guests and Visitors"




Assistant Ministers: Please remember to sign the schedule in the Narthex as soon as possible.
Thank you !



Were we pick folks up that cannot make it to Church on there own!
This can be fun
and a Adventure!



BIBLE STUDY

We meet every second and fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. to learn more about God’s word. Every one is welcome to participate, no prior knowledge necessary. The meetings are conducted in English, if necessary.

Our current topic is a beautiful and uplifting one:

“Meet the Psalms”

Our " Herta" puts so much thought and effort into these studies, that it would be nice if more of you would join us.

Thank you, your support in this ministry.

June 15^{^th} at 7PM
We will welcome you here!

BELL CHOIR
Click on the Bell and Hear Us Play

The sound of a Bell Choir is very unique !

Everyone is invited to join the Bell Choir
no experience necessary, we will teach you!
The Bell Choir rehearses every other Sundays,
starting 9:00AM, and plays during both
services the following Sunday.

KIRCHENCHOR
SUNDAYS 10:30 AM
Join in and have fun with us!

The choir (Kirchenchor) resumes it's Fall schedule on Sundays refer to above or look at our calendar. The choir meets every other Sunday for rehearsals and sings during that Sunday service. If you have any questions please feel free to contact:

ALTER GUILD
    Do you like to be on the Alter
    Guild! Do you like picking out
    Church Hymns! Have new Ideas
    for different Worship Services!
Do you like getting Volunteers
For Flowers Sunday's Church Services!

GREETERS
For Our Church
Services

Welcome Someone
You Will Find Joy


SENIORENKREIS
Having a Good Time

The Seniors (Seniorenkreis) will meet again on every other Wednesdays during each Month at 11AM. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of every month for a short meeting followed by festivities and a luncheon. Stop by for a visit and consider joining, everyone is welcome !

PARISH NURSERY
EVERY SUNDAY

The church nursery is at your disposal every Sunday during both services, during church dinners, and special functions. There are toys for every age group as well as a crib, changing table, and a high chair. Plus you don’t have to miss a single word of the church service for it is piped into the nursery as well. Please feel free to use it whenever you wish!

6,300 Lutheran
churches
participate and
36 in our area!

“SIMPLY GIVING”
Electronic Transfers

“Simply Giving” is an automated giving program designed to help you conveniently and consistently contribute to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. Through “Simply Giving”, your offerings are made through a preauthorized withdrawal from your bank account. You determine the frequency of your automatic gift—weekly, semi-monthly or monthly—the option is yours. Your offering is deposited into the church’s bank account on the same day it is withdrawn from your account—at NO cost to you or the church.

Benefits to you and to your
Congregation

“Simply Giving” is a reliable, safe way to move your stewardship plan into action. It allows you to share your offerings through planned giving and activates your generosity into ongoing stewardship. Because your offering is given consistently, you won’t need to play “catch-up” at yearend or worry about forgotten checkbooks or missed Sunday offerings.

But you’re not the only one that benefits. Your congregation benefits from steady, more predictable revenues throughout the year, more efficient bookkeeping and greater confidence in meeting its financial commitments.

Why does Thrivent Financial for
Lutheran offer Simply Giving?

Thrivent Financial offers Simply Giving to further its mission of serving Lutheran congregations and institutions.

How do I participate?

Complete the enrollment form included in this newsletter and return it to church. If you have questions about the form please contact our Church Office at:

St. Peter's Lutheran Church
586-979-3850

Credits For Church Helpers!

WE GIVE THANKS FOR
THOSE WHO HELPED
THIS MONTH

We thank the church mice or mouse who:

a Many thanks to our Webmaster "Great Job"
a Do the video presentations on Sundays
a Do the Sunday Coffee Hour
a Helped maintain the church
a Take cares of our Altar and candles
a Drive our Elderly to Church on Sundays
a Do our Readings on Sundays
a Ushers on Sundays
a Teach Sunday School
a Play in our Bell Choir
a Sing with our Kirchenchor
a Help our fellow members with food and cards
a Make calls for the Church when needed
a Helps provide the Cassette Recordings
a Donated items for the Pastor’s House

Did you know:
www.die-sachsen-kommen.de

That people have lived in Saxony already for centuries, whose native language is not German?
The largest brick bridge in the world is in Saxony?
That Martin Luther was a Saxon?
The first German astronaut is from Saxony?
The coffee-filter and the tooth-paste were invented in Saxony?
That European porcelain was invented in Saxony? Yes? Of course, everyone knows that.

Not the Swiss, but the Saxons invented milk chocolate. Do you already suspect, where tea bags were invented?

I hope, you have now become interested
and will click on one of the links.

WE ARE COLLECTING
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