St. John - St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church

Events & Opportunities

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Advent Song Service Advent Song Service
Everyone is invited to attend St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church for their annual Advent Song Service.

Christmas Eve
Join us on Christmas Eve at 7:00 p.m. as the Sunday School children of St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church tell the Christmas story in word and music.

Christmas Day
Come celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, at 9:30 a.m. on Christmas morning at St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church.

New Year’s Eve
Ring in the New Year by celebrating another year of God’s blessings and looking to God for guidance in 2005. Join us for this special worship service at 7:00 p.m. on December 31 at St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Holy Week & Easter Celebration
Come hear the greatest story ever! Jesus is risen! What does that mean for your life? Join us for music and celebration at St. John-St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church and find out more about the real meaning of Easter.

Maundy Thursday	7:00 p.m.
Good Friday	1:00 p.m.
Easter Song Service	7:45 a.m.
Easter Breakfast	8:45 a.m.
Communion Service	10:00 a.m.

We are in need of baked goods for the Easter breakfast. If you would like to make baked goods, please bring them to the kitchen before the Easter Song Service. At the Easter breakfast there will be a donation box on the food table for a freewill offering to help pay for the Easter breakfast and purchase choir music. Thrivent will match the first $600.

If you want to donate an Easter Lilly to decorate our church, the cost is $10.50. Please pay Earl Stoltenberg.

Christmas for Kids!
We have a special day planned for all kids ages 4 through 5th grade on December 17, 2005. There will be Christmas songs, games, and snacks, and most important of all—the Christmas story! This special event takes place from 8:45-12:30. We will also serve the kids lunch. Register online or please call Pastor Endorf (693-8612) by December 15, 2005.

Easter for Kids Easter for Kids!
Jesus is risen! this is the good news of Easter. We have a special day planned for all kids ages 4 through 5th grade. There will be Easter songs, games, crafts, snacks, and most important of all—the Easter story! We will also serve the kids lunch. This special event takes place from 9:15-noon on Saturday April 8, 2006. Register online or call Pastor Endorf (693-8612). If you have any questions, please call Pastor David Endorf.

Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School
The first full week in August is set aside for summer fun and learning. Children age 4 thru 8th grade are invited to join us for Bible stories, crafts, and songs. In the past, our “Amazing Praise Band” Vacation Bible School was a success. The children learned about the instruments of the Bible and what it takes to be in a successful marching band. They learned of the hardships, the need for practice, the enjoyment of working together, and finally the joy of that big parade. The theme was based on Psalm 92:1 “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to His name.” 63 children learned more about our Savior Jesus.

Another year the children were Gone Fishing all week long. They started by going Down by the River: Fishing for Love with the story of baby Moses. Then they learned about a Remarkable Catch: Fishing for Help, the story of Jonah and the big fish. Next they were Hooked on God: Fishing for God's Word in the story of young Samuel. The week was filled with lessons like these presented in fun and memorable was for these thirsty, young souls! The Gone Fishing adventure included making all kinds of fish and fishing gear: tackle boxes, Footprints seashell projects, Jesus Fishing bracelets and fishing theme bird feeders! Fifty-five children attended in 2002!

We can't wait for the 2008 Vacation Bible School! Join us August 4 - 8 from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please register online here or call (920) 693-8612 to register your child.

Thanksgiving Service
We thank God for all His blessings as we worship Thanksgiving morning at 9:30 a.m. Join us as we thank Him not only for our earthly blessings, but more importantly, for our spiritual blessings.

Women’s Retreat
“The Lord is my strength and my song!” is the theme of the 22nd annual Christian Women Today Retreat, April 8-10, 2005 in Oconomowoc. Keeping the Joy and Self-Esteem That's Built on the Rock and Wanted: The Perfect Helper and How was Your Day? are some of the faith-lifting breakout sessions. Registration forms are available at church. This is a great opportunity to grow as a Christian woman. There are brochures on the back table.

Church Picnic Church Picnic
Everyone is invited to our annual church picnic on the second Sunday in August. The day begins with worship at 10:30 a.m. Then it’s time for grilled food, beverages, and games for everyone. Visit our on-line photo album from the last picnic! Hope you can join us next year!

Lutheran Ladies League Rally
On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand was the theme for the 2005 Fall Rally that was held September 28 at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran in Howards Grove.

Christian Life Resources Convention
Venture of Faith was this year’s theme. Legal and Ethical Issues at the end of Life, The Christian and Birth Control, and Medical Directives: The Documents and the Decisions were some of the topics. There are special activities for TEENS and kids. For more information, visit www.christianliferesources.com or call 1-800-729-9535.

Choir
Here’s your opportunity to make a joyful noise to the Lord. Choir practices on Wednesdays from September to June. Our choir glorifies God through their music. Our choir is featured in our Advent Song Service and Easter Song Service. If you would like more information, please contact Carol Grupe at 726-4687.

Choir group photo

Ladies Aid Society
Serving, encouraging, building up each other and being built up by the word of God. That’s what our Ladies group is all about! Helping others since 1919, within the congregation and the mission field. The Ladies Aid Society made quilts for domestic violence centers, wipes, bandages and aprons for the African Medical Mission. Banners were also made for Baptism, Mother's Day and Thanksgiving. The Ladies Aid Society also participates in Showcase Sunday at Manitowoc Lutheran High School. The president is Grace Jaeger 693-8804.

Lutheran Pioneers
Provides the youth of St. John-St. Peter a program in keeping with the purpose of the Church. The program includes Scripture-based teaching and application under direction of pastor and congregation, skills and crafts interesting to the adolescent youth, and to keep youth within the companionship of their own Lutheran youth from an early age. View the Pioneer schedule for 2005 - 2006. To learn more about the Lutheran Pioneer program go to http://lutheranpioneers.org.

Campus Ministry Rally
College students, this is an opportunity to network with other WELS Christian college students while building up your faith.

For more information, please call St. John-St. Peter at 693-8612. St. John-St. Peter has been a part of the Cleveland community since 1860 and is currently served by Pastor David Endorf.