Past GRAPEVINE^{^®}/GEMEINDEBRIEF^{^®}

Check Out The Following Events!

Oct 4	German Thanksgiving Day
Oct 6	German American Day
Oct 7	Seniorenkreis (All Are Welcome) 11 AM
Oct 8	Bell Choir 7 PM
Oct 12	Canada Thanksgiving Day Bible Study 7:00PM
Oct 19 1PM	Deadline for Grapevine News and Information!
Oct 19	Church Council Meeting 7:30 PM
Oct 21	Seniorenkreis (All Are Welcome) 11 AM
Oct 25	REFORMATION SUNDAY 95 Thesen an die Tür der Schloßkirche zu Wittenberg. In English 95 Theses
Oct 26	Austria National Day
Nov 1	All Saints Day (All Souls Day)

October 4, 2009

On October 4th, our church will celebrate “Erntedanfest”, the German “Harvest Festival”.

Our celebration is done by collecting nonperishable foods. The nonperishable items are given to a Food Bank,.

If you would like to participate in “Erntedanfest”, please bring your nonperishable items to the church as soon as possible.

If you drop off your food donation before October 5th, please put a note on it that it is for “Erntedanfest”. If you cannot get to the church earlier, you may also make a food donation on October 5th-- just bring your donation to the kitchen before our church services.

Reformation Day
Origins of Protestant Faith in the Story of Martin Luther

Protestants, particularly Lutherans, Reformation Day is one of the most important holidays, next to Christmas and Easter. Reformation Day is celebrated on the last in Sunday in October and honors the beginning of the Reformation, commemorating Martin Luther's posting of ninety-five theses at the entrance to the Castle Church in the town of Wittenberg, England, in AD 1517.

Luther, an Augustinian monk, doctor of theology, and resident of Wittenberg, is considered by Protestants to have rediscovered the fundamental tenants of Christian faith, thereby setting the stage for a confrontation with in the Church that would eventually lead to the Reformation.

Church Office Closed
Sept 26-Oct 5

Our Office Secretary, Astrid,
will be on vacation

If an emergency arises and you are in need
of a pastor, please contact Mr. Mohr at
Thank you.

YOU’RE
INVITED
TO OUR

FALL DINNER
Sunday November 8th
11:30 AM

$12 Adults and $5 Child

Please sign up in the Narthex or call: 586-979-3850

Our Seniorenkreis

will be sponsoring
The Pitfalls of Hiring a
Caregiver Privately
Presented by:

Wednesday, October 5, 2009
11:00 AM

Luncheon $5.00 per person

Please sign up
or call our Church Office
586-979-3850

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
SENIORENKREIS
Fashion Show
November 4^th 11AM

A new statement
of style
RSVP
October 30,2009

Please Check Back
With Our October Grapevine
for "NEW" and/or 'CHANGES"
To Our Events

Thank You For our Last Minute Church Helpers
For Cleaning and Fixing up
Our Parish Home
The Piano is Gone!!!

Church Council Meeting
October 19, 2009
7:30 PM

Presently, the Church Council has been
meeting to support the matters of this Church.

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!

THE SAXON
CLUB
Fall Meeting
October 4, 2009
3:00 PM

We are back from summer vacation
See you at our gathering today!

PRAYER
CHAIN

If you would like prayers said for yourself or someone you know, please fill out the form in the Narthex and put it in the prayer box or mail it to the church,

Attn: Prayer Chain

You may also call St. Peter's Church office
Monday thru Friday 9AM - 4PM or our
Church Office ( 586 ) 979-3850

Your requests are strictly confidential
unless otherwise requested

Come, Worship with Us

October 2009

18th Pentecost Sunday - Oct 4
Genesis 2:18-24 Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12
Mark 10:2-16

English

Synod Pastor
Rev. Fredrick Gross

10:00 AM Bilingual Service
Readings in German Screen in English
10:00 AM Sunday School

19th Pentecost Sunday - Oct 11
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Hebrews 4:12-16
Mark 10:17-31

English

Synod Pastor
Rev. Fredrick Gross

10:00 AM Bilingual Service
Readings in German Screen in English
10:00 AM Sunday School

20th Pentecost Sunday - Oct 18
Isaiah 53:4-12 Hebrews 5:1-10
Mark 10:35-45

English

Synod Pastor
Rev. Fredrick Gross

10:00 AM Bilingual Service
Readings in German Screen in English
10:00 AM Sunday School

Special Sundays

Reformation Sunday - Oct 25
Jeremiah 31:31-34 1. Corinthians 1:18-31
John 8:31-36

English

Pastor
Rev. Fredrick Gross

10:00 AM Bilingual Service
Readings in German Screen in English
10:00 AM Sunday School

Other Important Days in October

Luke,
Evangelist
October 18, 2009
Saint Luke was born of Greek
origin in the city of Antioch.

Simon and Jude,
Apostles
October 28, 2009
In later tradition, Simon is often associated with
St. Jude as a proselytizing team;

All Saints
November 1, 2009
The day commemorating all the saints
of the church, known and unknown.
It is celebrated on this day.

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

Luther and the Trees
Luther Oaks, Linden, Beeches, and an Apple tree^{^{^{©
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Copyright 2001-2007 KDG Wittenberg

Trees have always, in all religions, been mythological symbols; they become transfigured, just think of the Tree of Knowledge. In our times, there are many legends about trees or their fruit, like the apple tree under which Newton sat.

For this reason, there are many 'tree legends' in association with Luther, who enjoyed spending his free time in the garden among trees and flowers.
Everywhere you go, there are Luther oaks, linden or beech trees which are more or less tied to documented legends.

Many legends are told about the Luther Oak in Wittenberg, one of the most well known tree-legends.
The spot in Wittenberg where the current Luther oak stands is where Luther
burned the Papal Bull
of Excommunication
and books by his
opponents on
December 10, 1520.

The legend goes like this: A Wittenberg student, an enthusiastic follower of Luther, was in love with a girl whose grandmother was equally enthusiastic about the old church.

On the day of the burning, the woman supposedly wandered to that spot with her granddaughter out of curiosity.

    There they ran into students who were excitedly talking about what Luther had done. The grandmother was overcome by anger and rammed her walking stick into the ground; while doing this, she swore that the student would not be allowed to marry her granddaughter until the stick had turned green.

     This student planted a young oak on that very spot. The following spring, the student reported this 'miracle' to the grandmother...

     The original Luther oak in Wittenberg - when and by whomever it was planted - was chopped down during the Nepoleonic Wars because there was a shortage of fuel.

      The current Luther oak was planted in 1830; in 1904 an unknown person tried to cut it down.
Today the tree suffers from air pollution and also the results of this 'attack'.

Luther and the Apple Tree

Many more legends about Luther and trees swirl around, one of the best known should be mentioned, the famous saying: "If I knew that tomorrow was the end of the world, I would plant an apple tree today!" is attributed to Luther. One must remember, that the first written evidence of this saying comes from 1944...

Birthdays and Anniversaries
At St. Peters

OCTOBER
Never To Old

Rachel C.	3	Therese F.	15
Linda T.	3	John F.	16
Alexander S.	4	Verena P	16
George W.	5	. Sara L.	20
Edith B.	7	Michael G. Jr.	22
Anton B.	8	Isolde K	22
Elly I.	8	Guenter L.	25
Karin W.	9	Lily T.	26
Jake A.	12	Lorenz D.	28
Katharina K.	14	Alaina B.	29
Carl B.	15	Ingrid G	31

Sometimes all a person needs
is a hand to hold and a heart
to understand.

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

Month October
Mr & Mrs Tim Q.	5
Mr & Mrs Ferguson W.	20
Mr & Mrs Heinz A.	31

Remember, to say,
"I love you" to your partner
and your loved ones, but most of all mean it.
A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when
it comes from deep inside of you. Remember
to hold hands and cherish the moment .

Give time to love, give time to speak,
and give time to share the precious
thoughts in your mind.

Special Fall Stories

Free in Spirit

Every day we are bombarded with messages from politicians and advertisers about freedom. Politicians promise us that if we support military interventions in other countries, we will create freedom for people around the world. Pharmaceutical companies promise us that their drugs will make us free from pain and illness.

Jesus had something else in mind when he spoke about freedom. He taught his disciples that freedom is not something that can be won by exercising military strength or swallowing a pill. Instead, Jesus promised that the truth of God's word would make people free. Jesus wanted them to realize that embracing God's unconditional love would grant them a freedom that the world could never provide. Unlike the freedom promised to people by politicians or corporations, the freedom Jesus promised to the disciples was based upon knowing the truth about God's gracious love.

As we celebrate the Reformation, we recall Martin Luther's lifeand the freedom of spirit that he found in the gospel of grace. He encountered freedom by studying God's word and realizing the truth about God's saving love. It was this freedom that gave him the courage to speak out against a religious system that had its grip on the lives of millions of people across Europe.

Luther spoke freely about the need to reform the church so that people could read the Bible in their own language and receive both the bread and wine during the sacramental meal.

It is by the grace of God that we, too, can live in freedom. We are free even in the midst of pain, bondage, fear, and danger. In the truth of God's word, we find the freedom to move beyond our limitations and fully become who God is calling us to be in this world.

Reprinted from Sundays and Seasons,
copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress.
Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

Parish News and Notices

For All Of Fall Schedule Please
Call Our Church Office
586-979-3850

BELL CHOIR
Thursday, October 8th, 7:00 PM
The Bell Choir will start it's rehearsals on Thursday, September 10th at 7:00 PM. The Bell Choir meets every other Thursday and plays during the following Sunday's services. If you are interested in joining or have any questions please contact Tim Meier, Director. Thank you.

BIBLE STUDY
Monday, October 12, 7:00PM
Adult Bible Study generally meets on 2nd and 4th Monday evenings at 7:00 PM and meet every other week at till July. Everyone is invited to attend, men and women alike!

KIRCHENCHOR
Sunday, October 4, 18 25th, 9:30 AM
The choir (Kirchenchor) resumes it's Fall schedule on Sunday, September 20th at 9:30 AM. The choir meets every other Sunday for rehearsals and sings during that Sunday service. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Hannelore, Choir Director. We are always looking for members, don't be bashful, please join!

SENIORENKREIS
Wednesday, October 3 and 21, 11:00 AM
The Seniors (Seniorenkreis) will meet again on Wednesday, September 9th at 11:00 AM. 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 !

THE PARISH NURSERY
Every Sunday
To accommodate our young families, the nursery will be available (if desired) on Sunday mornings during both Services. The nursery is equipped with toys, small table & chairs, hi-chair, crib, changing table, and the service is piped in for the parents so you won’t miss a thing.

Attention All
Musicians
and
Singers!

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 September 10. 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, beginning September 20.

Thank you!
Worship and Music Group

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www.stpeterswarren.org
Since its inception our website has over Not Available 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!

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.

How many of Jesus’ disciples were fishers by trade?
   (Matthew 4)
   A) All of them
   B) One
   C) Four
   D) None of them

   On which day of Creation were sea creatures created?
   (Genesis 1)
    A) Fifth
   B) Second
   C) Fourth
   D) Eighth

         How long was Jonah trapped in the belly of the whale?
         (Jonah 1)
            A) Three weeks
         B) Three days
         C) Three months
         D) Wasn't it Gepetto who was swallowed by a whale?

        How long did it rain while Noah was on the ark?
       (Genesis 7)
           A) Forty days
        B) One hundred fifty days
        C) Seven days
        D) It rained before Noah got on the ark

Other Stewardship at St. Peter's

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

Our Women of St. Peter's host 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 onece in a while. Please sign the sheet on our bulletin board in the Narthex.

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

Perhaps, you might consider hosting our 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.

SUNDAY SERVICES ARE ON CASSETTE TAPES
"English or German"

MP3 CD's Available $10 each
(Allow 1- 2 Week's for Delivery)

Our Sunday services are now recorded on MP3 format to make Music CD's. If you are homebound and would like to hear our services, please call our Church office at 586-979-3850 and let Ms. Campbell know what Sundays you would like then this CD will be send your way.

SUNDAY
VIDEO SYSTEM
TUTORIALS
(We need YOUR help!)

We are looking for individuals who are interested in learning and operating the video system for Sunday services. The system is VERY EASY to learn and operate.
Please contact Larry Kracker
or call the church office at 586-979-3850
to set up a one on one lesson.

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

At Their Homes
We have  7
reported

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Cheer someone up by giving them
a friendly call!

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

LESUNGEN READERS
Die Lesungen für die
Gottesdienste im Februar
sind folgend:

October Services at: 10:00 AM

Die Bibel, day Wort Gottes, und Sein Angelbot der Erlosung durch den Herrn Jesus Christus fur den sundiegen Menschen. Die Bibel enthault Licht. um uns zu leiten. Nahrung, yn ybs zy ergakteb, und Trost, um uns zu erquicken.

SENIORENKREIS^{^®}

Für all die schönen Sommermonate danken wir unserem Himlischen Vater. Er begleitete uns gab uns die Kraft um alles mit Liebe zu geniesen.

Die Herbstzeit rückt heran, das Laub verändert sich; und die Blätter fallen schon vom Baum herunter. Unsere ersten treffen nach den Sommerferien waren am 09. und 23.Sept. wie gewöhnlich um 11 Uhr. 42 Senioren nahmen daran teil. Unsere Gruppe wird immer kleiner, trotzdem freuen wir uns und halten fest zusammen, warten noch immer auf neue Mitglieder von unserer St. Petrus Kirche. Dann könnten wir die Gemeinde weiter unterstützen. Die meisten seid ihr ja doch alle Senioren. Wir würden uns freuen neue Mitglieder zu begrüßen.

Für unsere Herbstmonate haben wir folgendes geplant: Am 07. Oktober werden wir eine Presentation (Information) über Home Care haben und am 04. November eine Modeschau mit Herbst/Winterbekleidung. Alle Senioren, auch die Gemeindemitglieder sind herzlich eingeladen. Wenn Sie Interesse haben, melden Sie sich bitte bei Käthe F., Adele R. oder der Kirchen-Sekretärin an.

Unsere Gedanken und Gebete sind für alle die im krankenstand sind, überhaupt Else und Paul P. Der liebe Gott gebe euch Kraft um alles mit liebe zu ertragen. Wenn die Not am grössten ist, ist Gottes Hilfe am nächsten. Himlischer Vater wir sagen dir Lob und Dank, für unsere kleine Seniorengruppe, die gute zusammen arbeit, die Liebe und treue zu einander. Verleihe uns auch weiterhin die Kraft damit wir all unsere arbeit nach deinem

Willen ausrichten können. Wir danken und loben deinen heiligen Namen.

In Liebe
Käthe F.
und der Seniorenkreis Vorstand.

BRIEF TRANSLATION
Translation by: Astrid Campbell

We thank the Lord Father for the beautiful Summer months. He supports us and gives us strength to enjoy everything with love.

Fall nudge's near, the leaves are turning and falling from the trees. Our first meetings were on Sept 9th and 23rd at 11:00 AM as usual. 42 Seniors attended. Even though our group is small, we hold together and enjoy ourselves while we wait for new members from St. Peter‘s. Then we will be able to support the congregation again. Most of us are seniors and we would be happy to greet new members.

For the Fall months we have planned: Oct. 7th a presentation about home caregivers; on Nov. 4th a Fashion Show with Fall/Winter clothes. Everyone is invited. Please respond with Käthe F., Adele R., or the Church Secretary.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are ill, especially Else & Paul P. The dear Lord gives you strength when it is needed most. Heavenly Father we give you praise and thanks for our small senior group, which works together very well. We thank and praise your Holy name.

With love,
Käthe F.
Seniorenkreis and the Board

SENIORENKREIS CALENDAR SEPT. 2009 - JUNE 2010
SEPTEMBER: 9^th 11:00 AM Meeting 23^rd 11:00 AM Meeting	OCTOBER: 7^th 11:00 AM Meeting 21^st 11:00 AM Meeting
NOVEMBER: 4^th 11:00 AM Meeting Fashion Show 18^th 11:00 AM Meeting Thanksgiving Lunch	DECEMBER: 2^nd 11:00 AM Meeting 16^th 11:00 AM Meeting Christmas Party
JANUARY: 6^th 11:00 AM Meeting 20^th 11:00AM Meeting	FEBRUARY: 3^rd 11:00 AM Meeting 17^th 11:00 AM Meeting
MARCH: 3^rd 11:00 AM Meeting 17^th 11:00 AM Meeting	APRIL: 7^th 11:00 AM Meeting Easter Party 21^st 11:00 AM Meeting
MAY: 5^th 11:00 AM Meeting Mother's Day Party 19^th 11:00 AM Meeting	JUNE: 2^nd 11:00 AM Meeting 16^th 11:00 AM Meeting Summer Picnic




Photo's Over The Years

OTHER EXTRA Activities
Here at St. Peter's

A Look At Some Activities
Here at St. 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?

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 a fun Adventure!

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BIBLE STUDY

(Monday October 12th, 7PM)

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.

We will welcome you here!

Click on the Bell and Here Us

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 9:30 AM

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 Group
    Do you like to be on the Alter
    Guild! Do you like picking out
    Church Hymns! Have some 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
Are Back 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 !

THE 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 for Autumn!

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

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.

That's all that's to it - no mess - no fuss! We do all the rest! Not only will the planet be better off but so will St. Peter's for we receive money back for every cartridge we recycle.

WE ARE COLLECTING
PRINT CARTRIDGES
and CELL PHONES

Reformation Day Origins of Protestant Faith in the Story of Martin Luther

Reformation Day
Origins of Protestant Faith in the Story of Martin Luther