Saint Peter's Lutheran Church

09/01/2026

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 30, 2026
“Chosen by God to confess Christ and care for our neighbors.”
(Our Vision Statement)
Serving in God’s House Today
Vacancy Pastor… Rev. Timothy Landskroener
Organist…. Kathy Bray
Acolyte… Penelope Kesterson
Attending Elders… Allen Magnus & Andy Drewes
Service Information
Divine Service, Setting 3 Pg. 184
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism, First Pg. 325
Hymns: 685, 531, (427, 692, 425), 661, 805

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated in Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and w**e, but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him – and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that we may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood in an unworthy manner do so their great harm – and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith that is affirmed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and who still desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked first to speak with the Pastor.
For further information, see Matthew 5:23ff; 10:32ff; 18:15-35; 1 Corinthians 11:17-
The psalmist reminds us that God’s name is majestic in all the earth (Psalm 8:9). With love for God and for one another, let us approach the throne of grace from which all blessings flow. Welcome, friends!

Church Basement: The Elders will be holding special meetings to call a pastor, the Board of Ed will be holding special meetings for interviews, etc. This is why it is imperative that the chain of command be followed, and the basement be reserved by the proper individuals wanting to use it. This will eliminate several people showing up at the same time for different events. This has always been church policy. Thank you!

The church office will be closed on Monday, August 31.

Attendance

Sun. Aug. 23 99
Communion 61

Sun. Aug. 23 $3,825.00
Debt $100.00
Jane White Mem/Church Improvement Fund $175.00
Jane White Mem/Debt $20.00
Jane White Mem/Unified Fund $110.00
Norman Gehle Mem/Debt $250.00
Norman Gehle Mem/Unified Fund $150.00

Operating Debt for the Church, School & Preschool 2026 $78,197.00

1. If you become hospitalized and want pastor to visit, it is important that you (or a family member) inform the church office as soon as possible. Call us at 349-8321. According to federal law, hospitals cannot provide this information to us.
2. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression and thoughts of su***de, there is help. Please call or text 9-8-8. There are people who care and can help you. Calls are free and confidential.

At the end of the earthly life, we might cry out: “Why is my pain uneasing, my wound incurable, refusing to be healed?” (Jeremiah 15:18). Don’t take your life, or anyone else’s, into your own hands. Receive St. Paul’s encouragement for all your for-life conversations: “Love one another with brotherly affection…associate with the lowly…live peaceably with all…do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:9-21). Even though many of us may “taste death” before the Son of Man returns, we set our minds on the things of God – life! – and not the things of man (Matthew 16:23,28).

Suggested Items for August for Farina Food Pantry: toilet paper, paper towels & Kleenex

In Our Prayers
-Those with health concerns:
Brenda Feller
Kelly Rothe
-Mourning a loss
The family of Walker Warden
-Those with long term health concerns:
Banji Taylor Lori Smithson Gary Sporleder
Tyler Centorbi Phyllis Lynch Laney Sullens
Sue Courson Diane Martin Jill Walker
Ruth Guntren Roger Miller Kay Brandt
Jo Ann Guy Martha O’Dell Kevin Wodtka
Elaine Kruger Steve Rubin Chad McGuire
Doc Lotz Sandra Runge Shirley Brauer
Lucretia Schroeder Mark Wollin Larry Gehle
-Missionaries
The Shaver family in the Dominican Republic
-Those serving our Country & their families
Cory & Natalie Doyen
Ryan & Meisha Howell (nephew of Kari Harmeier)
Gavin Muma (friend of Kevin & Kayce Jenne)
Daniel Roberts (friend of Logan Lotz)
Reis & Jenn Rubin (grandson of Doris Rubin)
Andrew Braddy (nephew of Cody & Lydia Middleton)
-Our shut ins
-Celebrating anniversaries this week
Jay & Kelly Rothe (40)
Paul & Mandy Ruholl (18)
Kim & Carmen Grandt (50)
Earl & Hazel Magnus (66)
Brien & Jo Ann Guy (56)

A special thanks to everyone who helped with Prairie Days. Whether you baked pies or cakes, peeled potatoes, worked, or just attended, it was greatly appreciated. Thanks again!

LWML September 3 5:30 PM Schaefer’s Bar & Grill. Order dinner off the menu. Jackie Grandt Conner will show us The Beginner Rule for Mah Jongg for the program. Come for food, fellowship, and see if a new game is for you!

NEEDED: New or gently used bed sheets (all sizes). These will be used in making blankets for Orphan Grain Train. Please put them on the island in the church basement. Thank you in advance!

LWML Fall Rally: Wednesday, September 9th for the 2026 LWML Fall Rally at Immanuel Lutheran Church-Augsburg. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Meet at St. Peter Church at 9:15 if you want to carpool.

Public School Confirmation Classes will meet at Immanuel, Augsburg on Sunday evenings at 6pm at the parish hall, beginning this Sunday.

September Usher List: Dennis Wollin, David Wollin
Lynn Bergmann, Tommy Daugherty, Michael Wollin, Seth Bergmann,
Dennis David Wollin, Jim Norman, Jeff Hunt, Jayten Hunt, Dennis Bray,
Nathan Murphree

Mite Box Offerings are being received in the narthex today.
Mites are the pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and dollars collected across the nation and donated to various district and international LWML projects.

FALL LUNCH-Sunday, September 13-in St. Peter Lutheran School Gym. Serving is from 10:00am-1:00pm. Carry outs will be available. Free Will Donation.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED for THE FALL LUNCH! Please sign up in the narthex!

DESSERTS ARE NEEDED for THE FALL LUNCH! Bring them to the gym before church. Thank you in advance!

August 30, 2026
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, School & Preschool, LCMS
605 E. Third
St. Peter, IL
Church: 618-349-8321; School: 618-349-8888
Church email: [email protected]
Preschool: 618-349-8008
Belinda Harpster cell: 618-292-1488
THIS WEEK THE LORD WILLING
Sun.
30 8:00 AM Worship

Mon. Church office closed
31
Tues.
1

Wed. Bulletin Deadline
2 8:30 AM Chapel
Large Print Bibles
__________________________________________________________
Thur. 5:30 PM LWML @ Schaefer’s
3
Fri.
4

Sat.
5

Sun. 8:00 AM Worship
6

Send a message to learn more

08/28/2026

Please plan to join us for great food and fellowship!

08/24/2026

Sunday after Pentecost August 23, 2026
“Chosen by God to confess Christ and care for our neighbors.”
(Our Vision Statement)
Serving in God’s House Today
Vacancy Pastor… Rev. Timothy Landskroener
iPad Operator…. Belinda Harpster
Acolyte… Philip Taylor
Attending Elders… Darrell Wollin & Curtis Jenne
Service Information
Divine Service Setting 4 Pg. 203
Lord’s Prayer, Eighth Petition, Pg. 324
Hymns: 592, 645, (575, 587, 644), 909, 805

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated in Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and w**e, but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him – and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that we may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood in an unworthy manner do so their great harm – and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith that is affirmed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and who still desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked first to speak with the Pastor.
For further information, see Matthew 5:23ff; 10:32ff; 18:15-35; 1 Corinthians 11:17-
With gratitude we come to give thanks to the Lord for God’s boundless grace. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we extend the hand of friendship and love to all who have come.

Baptism: This morning, Lennix Marie Eblin will be received into God’s forever Kingdom through her baptism into Christ. Lennix’s parents are Dirk and Jennifer Eblin. Her Godparents are Tara Thompson, Grant and Kayla Reed. We rejoice and give thanks for the new eternal life that Christ will bestow upon this child.

Attendance

Sun. Aug. 16 135
Communion 99

Sun. Aug. 16 $5,219.00
Debt $100.00
Jane White Mem/Debt $100.00

Operating Debt for the Church, School & Preschool 2026 $77,927.00

1. If you become hospitalized and want pastor to visit, it is important that you (or a family member) inform the church office as soon as possible. Call us at 349-8321. According to federal law, hospitals cannot provide this information to us.
2. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression and thoughts of su***de, there is help. Please call or text 9-8-8. There are people who care and can help you. Calls are free and confidential.

Do you remember the day you were born? Your Father in heaven does! So do your earthly mother and father. “Look to Abraham you father and to Sarah who bore you; for he was but one when I called him, that I might bless him and multiply him” (Isaiah 51:2). Every human life has a divine plan and purpose: “The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me” (Psalm 138:8)!” “For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things” (Romans 11:36)! Blessed are all whom God our Father in heaven forgive, saves, and justifies by faith (Matthew 16:17).

Suggested Items for August for Farina Food Pantry: toilet paper, paper towels & Kleenex

The Installation Service for Reverend Stephen Rutherford as Principal of Holy Trinity Lutheran High School will be held at 3:00 pm today at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham. All are welcome to a cake and punch reception following the service.

Position Open St. Peter’s Lutheran School has an opening for a part-time secretary. If you are interested, contact Nathan Jacquin at [email protected] or the church office.

In Our Prayers
-Those with health concerns:
Kay Brandt
Melissa Gramlick
Kelly Rothe
-Mourning a loss
The family of Norman Gehle
-Baptized today
Lennix Marie Eblin
-Those with long term health concerns:
Banji Taylor Lori Smithson Gary Sporleder
Tyler Centorbi Phyllis Lynch Laney Sullens
Sue Courson Diane Martin Jill Walker
Ruth Guntren Roger Miller Walker Warden
Jo Ann Guy Martha O’Dell Kevin Wodtka
Elaine Kruger Steve Rubin Chad McGuire
Doc Lotz Sandra Runge Shirley Brauer
Lucretia Schroeder Mark Wollin Larry Gehle
-Missionaries
The Shaver family in the Dominican Republic
-Those serving our Country & their families
Cory & Natalie Doyen
Ryan & Meisha Howell (nephew of Kari Harmeier)
Gavin Muma (friend of Kevin & Kayce Jenne)
Daniel Roberts (friend of Logan Lotz)
Reis & Jenn Rubin (grandson of Doris Rubin)
Andrew Braddy (nephew of Cody & Lydia Middleton)
-Our shut ins
-Celebrating anniversaries this week & last
(I was a week ahead last week, my apologies)
Phil & Tammy Maske (40)
Larry & Bev Lotz (59)
Paul & Beth Reynolds (49)
Larry & Florence Guerrettaz (63)
Curtis & Judy Jenne (52)
Larry & Twila Magnus (55)
Tim & Jan Brauer (34)
Justin & Megan Schaal (11)

Death: Our Lord in His wisdom, has called to our eternal home in heaven, the soul of our brother in Christ, Norman Gehle, at the age of 96 years, 4 months, and 27 days. The funeral was held here at the church on Friday, with committal following in Woodlawn Cemetery, Effingham. May his family find comfort in God’s unfailing promises.
Ladies Save the Date: Wednesday, September 9th for the 2026 LWML Fall Rally at Immanuel Lutheran Church-Augsburg. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Not Ashamed Conference — Saturday, August 29, 9:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.) at the Tuscola Community Building, 122 W. North Central Avenue, Tuscola, IL. This year's theme: Not Ashamed of the Cross — Speaking the Truth Clearly in a Confused Age. Speaker: Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller. Attendance is free. Lunch is included. Seating is limited. Register at immanueltuscola.org/not-ashamed-conference.

Do you have Thrivent Insurance? We are in need of Thrivent Action Team Cards. Thrivent awards these $250 cards as “Seed Money” to help fund activities that benefit the church, school and community. They do not cost you anything. They come with most Thrivent Insurance Policies. These are different from Thrivent Choice Dollars. If you have Thrivent Insurance, please give me a call, and I will help you apply for the card. Thank you. Theresa Wollin 618-267-7474.

School Roof We had to replace the school roof. Estimated cost is approximately $40,000.00. If anyone would like to contribute towards this, you may do so in the church office. Thank you!

LWML September 3 5:30 PM Schaefer’s Bar & Grill. Order dinner off the menu. Jackie Grandt Conner will show us The Beginner Rule for Mah Jongg for the program. Come for food, fellowship, and see if a new game is for you!

NEEDED: New or gently used bed sheets (all sizes). These will be used in making blankets for Orphan Grain Train. Please put them on the island in the church basement. Thank you in advance!

St. John's Fish Fry You are invited to join us on Monday, August 24, 4:30 - 7 pm to St. John's Lutheran, of rural Bath for our annual Fish Fry. The menu will include: Breaded Walleye, Catfish fillets, Chicken Strips and Home fries as well as Cole Slaw, Baked Beans and desserts all for a donation of your choice. Funds raised will be given to Swaddling Clothes Ministry of Salem Lutheran in Jacksonville.

August 23, 2026
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, School & Preschool, LCMS
605 E. Third
St. Peter, IL
Church: 618-349-8321; School: 618-349-8888
Church email: [email protected]
Preschool: 618-349-8008
Belinda Harpster cell: 618-292-1488
THIS WEEK THE LORD WILLING
Sun.
23 8:00 AM Worship

Mon.
24
Tues. 7:00 PM Board of Elders
25

Wed. Bulletin Deadline
26 8:30 AM Chapel
__________________________________________________________
Thur.
27
Fri.
28

Sat.
29

Sun. 8:00 AM Worship
30

08/19/2026

Position Open: St. Peter's Lutheran School has an opening for a part-time secretary. If you are interested, please contact Nathan Jacquin or the church office.

Send a message to learn more

08/17/2026

welfth Sunday after Pentecost August 16, 2026
“Chosen by God to confess Christ and care for our neighbors.”
(Our Vision Statement)
Serving in God’s House Today
Vacancy Pastor… Rev. Timothy Landskroener
iPad Operator…. Jeff Wasmuth
Acolyte… JoHanna Bergmann
Attending Elders… Larry Urban & Curtis Jenne
Service Information
Divine Service Setting 4 Pg. 203
Lord’s Prayer, Seventh Petition, Pg. 324
Hymns: 779, 615, (571, 613, 770), 754, 805

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated in Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and w**e, but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him – and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that we may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood in an unworthy manner do so their great harm – and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith that is affirmed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and who still desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked first to speak with the Pastor.
For further information, see Matthew 5:23ff; 10:32ff; 18:15-35; 1 Corinthians 11:17-
We come together to “call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised” (Psalm 18:3). All are sincerely welcomed to this service of worship and praise.

The Installation Service for Reverend Stephen Rutherford as Principal of Holy Trinity Lutheran High School will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham. All are welcome to a cake and punch reception following the service.

We would like to thank our family and friends for all the cards, texts, prayers, and any acts of kindness shown to us at the loss of our mother, Jane White.
Brett, Julie, & family

Attendance

Sun. Aug. 9 111
Communion 92

Sun. Aug. 9 $6,743.00
Debt $250.00

Operating Debt for the Church, School & Preschool 2026 $78,127.00

1. If you become hospitalized and want pastor to visit, it is important that you (or a family member) inform the church office as soon as possible. Call us at 349-8321. According to federal law, hospitals cannot provide this information to us.
2. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression and thoughts of su***de, there is help. Please call or text 9-8-8. There are people who care and can help you. Calls are free and confidential.

“Thus says the LORD: Keep justice, and do righteousness…” (Isaiah 56:17)! Keep justice for innocent unborn babies and for every human life, dear Christian friends. “For God has consigned all to disobedience, that He may have mercy on all” (Romans 11;32). All have sinned and fallen short – every age, every ability, every race, both genders – and God has had mercy on all in Christ our crucified and risen Lord of Life! Let us pray for His mercy, along with thee Canannite woman’s cry for her daughter (Matthew 21:22), even when we don’t receive an answer to our for-life prayers right away.

Suggested Items for August for Farina Food Pantry: toilet paper, paper towels & Kleenex

Opening Service The 2026-2027 opening chapel service for St. Peter’s Lutheran School and Preschool will be held tomorrow, August 17, 9:00 a.m. Please note the time. All congregational members as well as all school and preschool families and friends are invited and encouraged to attend. Pastor Landskroener will be conducting the service.

In Our Prayers
-Those with health concerns:
Kay Brandt
Shirley Brauer
Larry Gehle
Norman Gehle
Melissa Gramlick
-Those with long term health concerns:
Banji Taylor Lori Smithson Gary Sporleder
Tyler Centorbi Phyllis Lynch Laney Sullens
Sue Courson Diane Martin Jill Walker
Ruth Guntren Roger Miller Walker Warden
Jo Ann Guy Martha O’Dell Kevin Wodtka
Elaine Kruger Steve Rubin Chad McGuire
Doc Lotz Sandra Runge
Lucretia Schroeder Mark Wollin
-Missionaries
The Shaver family in the Dominican Republic
-Those serving our Country & their families
Cory & Natalie Doyen
Ryan & Meisha Howell (nephew of Kari Harmeier)
Gavin Muma (friend of Kevin & Kayce Jenne)
Daniel Roberts (friend of Logan Lotz)
Reis & Jenn Rubin (grandson of Doris Rubin)
Andrew Braddy (nephew of Cody & Lydia Middleton)
-Our shut ins
-Celebrating anniversaries this week
Phil & Tammy Maske (40)
Larry & Bev Lotz (59)
Paul & Beth Reynolds (49)

St. John's Fish Fry You are invited to join us on Monday, August 24, 4:30 - 7 pm to St. John's Lutheran, of rural Bath for our annual Fish Fry. The menu will include: Breaded Walleye, Catfish fillets, Chicken Strips and Home fries as well as Cole Slaw, Baked Beans and desserts all for a donation of your choice. Funds raised will be given to Swaddling Clothes Ministry of Salem Lutheran in Jacksonville.

Ladies Save the Date: Wednesday, September 9th for the 2026 LWML Fall Rally at Immanuel Lutheran Church-Augsburg. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Not Ashamed Conference — Saturday, August 29, 9:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.) at the Tuscola Community Building, 122 W. North Central Avenue, Tuscola, IL. This year's theme: Not Ashamed of the Cross — Speaking the Truth Clearly in a Confused Age. Speaker: Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller. Attendance is free. Lunch is included. Seating is limited. Register at immanueltuscola.org/not-ashamed-conference.

Do you have Thrivent Insurance? We are in need of Thrivent Action Team Cards. Thrivent awards these $250 cards as “Seed Money” to help fund activities that benefit the church, school and community. They do not cost you anything. They come with most Thrivent Insurance Policies. These are different from Thrivent Choice Dollars. If you have Thrivent Insurance, please give me a call, and I will help you apply for the card. Thank you. Theresa Wollin 618-267-7474.

Donations of pies for the lunch stand at Prairie Days are needed. The pies can be brought to the food stand (North Pavilion) any time on Saturday, August 22. Volunteers are needed to help in the food stand. If you can help, or have any questions, contact David Harmeier.

Prairie Days is almost here and the committee is again asking for donations of cakes for the cake walk. Please bring cakes to the park prior to 5PM on Saturday, August 22.

School Roof We had to replace the school roof. Estimated cost is approximately $40,000.00. If anyone would like to contribute towards this, you may do so in the church office. Thank you!

LWML September 3 5:30 PM Schaefer’s Bar & Grill. Order dinner off the menu. Jackie Grandt Conner will show us The Beginner Rule for Mah Jongg for the program. Come for food, fellowship, and see if a new game is for you!

NEEDED: New or gently used bed sheets (all sizes). These will be used in making blankets for Orphan Grain Train. Please put them on the island in the church basement. Thank you in advance!

August 16, 2026
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, School & Preschool, LCMS
605 E. Third
St. Peter, IL
Church: 618-349-8321; School: 618-349-8888
Church email: [email protected]
Preschool: 618-349-8008
Belinda Harpster cell: 618-292-1488
THIS WEEK THE LORD WILLING
Sun.
16 8:00 AM Worship
Blessings of the Backpacks

Mon. 9:00 AM Opening Chapel Service
17 1:00 PM Dismissal
Tues. 7:00 PM Board of Christian Education
18

Wed. Bulletin Deadline
19
__________________________________________________________
Thur.
20
Fri. 8:30 AM Peel potatoes
21

Sat. 7:30 AM Make potato salad for Prairie Days
22 1:00 PM Prairie Days Parade

Sun. 8:00 AM Worship
23

Send a message to learn more

08/10/2026

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 9, 2026
“Chosen by God to confess Christ and care for our neighbors.”
(Our Vision Statement)
Serving in God’s House Today
Vacancy Pastor… Rev. Timothy Landskroener
Organist… Jamie Lotz
Acolyte… Harper Jacquin
Attending Elders… Allen Magnus & Andy Drewes
Service Information
Divine Service Setting 3 Pg. 184
Lord’s Prayer, Sixth Petition, Pg. 324
Hymns: 722, 717, (718, 849, 588), 715, 805

The Lord’s Supper is celebrated in Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in the confession and glad confidence that, as He says, our Lord gives into our mouths not only bread and w**e, but His very body and blood to eat and to drink for the forgiveness of sins and to strengthen our union with Him – and with one another. Our Lord invites to His table those who trust His words, repent of all sin, and set aside any refusal to forgive and love as He forgives and loves us, that we may show forth His death until He comes. Because those who eat and drink our Lord’s body and blood in an unworthy manner do so their great harm – and because Holy Communion is a confession of the faith that is affirmed at this altar, any who are not yet instructed, in doubt, or who hold a confession differing from that of this congregation and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, and who still desire to receive the Sacrament, are asked first to speak with the Pastor.
For further information, see Matthew 5:23ff; 10:32ff; 18:15-35; 1 Corinthians 11:17-
Come friends; let us worship the Creator/Redeemer of us all. With hands stretched out toward others, we rejoice that we are privileged to worship the Lord our God. Welcome all!

The Church Office will be closed on Friday, August 14.

Attendance

Sun. Aug. 2 101
Communion 90

Sun. Aug. 2 $8,332.00
Debt $10,600.00

Operating Debt for the Church, School & Preschool 2026 $78,377.00

1. If you become hospitalized and want pastor to visit, it is important that you (or a family member) inform the church office as soon as possible. Call us at 349-8321. According to federal law, hospitals cannot provide this information to us.
2. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression and thoughts of su***de, there is help. Please call or text 9-8-8. There are people who care and can help you. Calls are free and confidential.

“Who shut the sea with doors when it burst out from the womb” (Job 38:8)? While He knitted you together in your mother’s womb, our gracious God surrounded you with a beautiful watery cushion of amniotic fluid, which no one should ever hurt or harm. “The person who does the commandments shall live by them” (Romans 10:5, quoting Leviticus 18:5), showing that God desires life for us and not death. We worship our living, risen Lord, and not a ghost (Matthew 14:26-27), just as we speak and act for every enfleshed soul whom He has made in His image.

Suggested Items for August for Farina Food Pantry: toilet paper, paper towels & Kleenex

Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday, August 16 during the 8:00 a.m. service. Have your child bring their backpack to church to be blessed. Following the church service, the children are welcome to bring their items to the school and see their classroom and teacher.
Installation and dedication of teachers and Sunday School teachers will also take place in the service.

In Our Prayers
-Those with health concerns:
Shirley Brauer
Larry Gehle
Melissa Gramlick
-Those with long term health concerns:
Banji Taylor Lori Smithson Gary Sporleder
Tyler Centorbi Phyllis Lynch Laney Sullens
Sue Courson Diane Martin Jill Walker
Ruth Guntren Roger Miller Walker Warden
Jo Ann Guy Martha O’Dell Kevin Wodtka
Elaine Kruger Steve Rubin Chad McGuire
Doc Lotz Sandra Runge
Lucretia Schroeder Mark Wollin
-Missionaries
The Shaver family in the Dominican Republic
-Those serving our Country & their families
Cory & Natalie Doyen
Ryan & Meisha Howell (nephew of Kari Harmeier)
Gavin Muma (friend of Kevin & Kayce Jenne)
Daniel Roberts (friend of Logan Lotz)
Reis & Jenn Rubin (grandson of Doris Rubin)
Andrew Braddy (nephew of Cody & Lydia Middleton)
-Our shut ins
-Celebrating anniversaries this week
Dean & Karen Lotz (46)
Kevin & Joyce Storck (51)
Mark & Shannon Ponzel (35)

Memorials: If anyone would like to send a memorial to Pastor Heimgartner’s wife, the address is:
Julia Heimgartner
3321 Rainer Lane
Centralia, IL 62801

St. John's Fish Fry You are invited to join us on Monday, August 24, 4:30 - 7 pm to St. John's Lutheran, of rural Bath for our annual Fish Fry. The menu will include: Breaded Walleye, Catfish fillets, Chicken Strips and Home fries as well as Cole Slaw, Baked Beans and desserts all for a donation of your choice. Funds raised will be given to Swaddling Clothes Ministry of Salem Lutheran in Jacksonville.

Ladies Save the Date: Wednesday, September 9th for the 2026 LWML Fall Rally at Immanuel Lutheran Church-Augsburg. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Not Ashamed Conference — Saturday, August 29, 9:00 a.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.) at the Tuscola Community Building, 122 W. North Central Avenue, Tuscola, IL. This year's theme: Not Ashamed of the Cross — Speaking the Truth Clearly in a Confused Age. Speaker: Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller. Attendance is free. Lunch is included. Seating is limited. Register at immanueltuscola.org/not-ashamed-conference.

St Peter's Lutheran Little Saints Daycare is looking for a worker in our daycare for the closing shift. This shift would be 3:00/3:30 to 6 pm. If you are great with children and wish to apply, please contact Mrs. Moore at 618-349-8008. Applicants must at least 16 years of age.

Do you have Thrivent Insurance? We are in need of Thrivent Action Team Cards. Thrivent awards these $250 cards as “Seed Money” to help fund activities that benefit the church, school and community. They do not cost you anything. They come with most Thrivent Insurance Policies. These are different from Thrivent Choice Dollars. If you have Thrivent Insurance, please give me a call, and I will help you apply for the card. Thank you. Theresa Wollin 618-267-7474.

Donations of pies for the lunch stand at Prairie Days are needed. The pies can be brought to the food stand (North Pavilion) any time on Saturday, August 22. Volunteers are needed to help in the food stand. If you can help, or have any questions, contact David Harmeier.

Prairie Days is almost here and the committee is again asking for donations of cakes for the cake walk. Please bring cakes to the park prior to 5PM on Saturday, August 22.

School Roof We are having to replace the school roof. Estimated cost is approximately $40,000.00. If anyone would like to contribute towards this, you may do so in the church office. Thank you!

August 9, 2026
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, School & Preschool, LCMS
605 E. Third
St. Peter, IL
Church: 618-349-8321; School: 618-349-8888
Church email: [email protected]
Preschool: 618-349-8008
Belinda Harpster cell: 618-292-1488
THIS WEEK THE LORD WILLING
Sun.
9 8:00 AM Worship

Mon.
10
Tues.
11

Wed. Bulletin Deadline
12

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Thur.
13
Fri. Church Office Closed
14

Sat.
15

Sun. 8:00 AM Worship
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