JANUARY 2022 - St Peter Lutheran Church

JANUARY 2022
   I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content
whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it
 is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every
situation, whether well fed, or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can
       do all this through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:11-15

Happy New Year! 2022 has just begun with the year ahead holding much
promise for great days to come. Perhaps you hope the new year will bring you
employment, a baby, a new home, retirement, a great love in your life, better
health, etc., etc. This is a time of high hopes and dreams. How many times,
though in years past, aren’t we already disappointed by February 1st? How
often the high hopes and dreams we had on January 1st have already been
dashed with discouragement setting in thirty days later.

How do we cope with these disappointments? We learn from Paul who wrote the
verses listed above….we learn to be content in all circumstances. When we still
don’t have that dream job, or we have more bills than dollars, we can be
content. When our hopes of better health are dashed with one test result, when
the love of our life betrays us or when a storm ravages our home, we can be

content. How is this possible? We can be content because we know that no
matter what, Jesus is still our Savior. He was still born in that stable, still
suffered and died on the cross and still rose again early one morning, just for
us. No matter what year the calendar says, or how many joys or
disappointments the new year may bring, this fact will never change…you are
loved, you are saved, you have eternal life through Jesus Christ! May 2022 bring
you the contentment that only God can give you and may you feel His very real
presence and peace in your life, this year and always.

School Open House: We will be completing National Lutheran Schools week
with an open house for all new and/or current families on Sunday, January 30th
beginning at noon and ending at 2:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet with
the teachers, tour the school, find out about all the great things that are
happening at St. Peter and enroll your children or grandchildren for the 2022-
2023 school year. If you, or any friends or neighbors are interested in a
Christian education for your children, please stop by during this open
house. Please share this information with others who might be interested.

                     National Lutheran Schools Week: We will be celebrating
                     National Lutheran Schools Week with other Lutheran
                     Schools across the world the week of January 23rd –
                     29th. The theme this year is "In All Things" based on
                     Colossians 1:15-20. The children will be dong many different
                     activities that week to celebrate Lutheran Schools including
                     art, sledding, fun dress themes, and more. We are grateful
                     for the support from our families past and present, for the
opportunity to offer a Christian Education to the community.

Science Fair: The 7th and 8th graders presented their Science Fair
projects earlier this month. They have been working on these since
early in the school year. Congratulations to the students for all of their
hard work.

                                    We would love you to join us in worship. St.
                                    Peter is IN-PERSON at all weekend
                                    worship services: Saturday @ 5pm, and
                                    Sunday @ 7:45am, 9am and 11am
                                    services. You can view LIVE STREAM
                                    worship services on the homepage of our
                                    website. Ash Wednesday is March 2nd.
                                    Join your St. Peter family as we begin the
season of Lent. Mid-week services will be every Wednesday, March 2nd
through April 6th at 12:15 & 7pm plus soup suppers will be served from 5:30-
6:45pm.

This weekend Pastor Hintz will lead worship. Ever heard a speech, lecture or
sermon that literally moved you to action? The power of the spoken word is
amazing whether it is used for good or evil. Jesus of course brought good news
and yet, some that heard it thought it to be evil. Come gather and hear for
yourself and receive the freedom that you so desire! The readings for this
weekend are: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a, and Luke
4:16-30.

Trivia Night: Gather your friends and other alumni to participate in St. Peter’s
annual Trivia Night. This fun event will take place on February 5th from 6:30 –
10:00 p.m. in the school gym. The cost is $10/person. Gather enough people to
fill a table and decide on your theme for the evening. For more information go to
stpeterlcms.org/trivia or you can purchase your tickets today atthis link.

Restaurant Night Out: Join St. Peter families and other alumni for a restaurant
night out on February 21st at Pilot Pete's, 905 W Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg
from 4-9pm. A percentage of the sales will be given to the St. Peter PTL. Be
sure to take the flyer with you, they can be printed at stpeterlcms.org/rno.

Wildcat Round-Up: St. Peter’s annual Wildcat Round Up will take place on
February 25th and 26th. Put this on your calendar and plan to attend to help
cheer on our Wildcats! A schedule of games will be posted on the Alumni
Facebook page and on the St. Peter website.

Alumni Basketball Game: The third annual alumni Wildcat Game will take
place on Saturday, February 26th at 7pm. We are looking for at least 10 St.
Peter Alumni to take part in this game. This alumni game will be the last game of
the Wildcat Round-Up Weekend. We will provide a t-shirt for each alumni.
Please click here to sign up for the game.

Get some of your fellow alumni together and sign up to play. If you have any
questions, please contact me at coleson@stpeterlcms.org. Even if you don’t
want to play, come watch and cheer on your Wildcats!

Class of 1997: This summer you will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of
your St. Peter graduation. What a great time for a reunion! Please contact Blake
Motl at blake@motlaccounting.com if you are interested in helping to plan this
fun event.

If you are interested in organizing a reunion for your class, please contact me at
coleson@stpeterlcms.org. The guidelines for reunions can be found at
https://www.stpeterlcms.org/Page/625

Confirmation Day for Jessica Vogt,        Balousek family at Jerica (2008) &
Emma Hughes, Samantha Fowler,             Zachary’s wedding with Justine

Lauren Beck & Brandon Hughes, all    (2013), Kayla (2010) and Marianne &
class of 2020. Congratulations!      Scott.
(Pictured with Ted Fischer, former
Youth Director.)

Natalie(2016) & Douglas (2014)       Cori (Livek) Kurzynski (1995) & family
Jurgenson

Melissa (Harper) Jacobson (1998) &   Lindsay (Reich) Doering (2000) &
family                               husband Scott

Roger & Trudy Kirsch, with grandson   Pastor Alex Duff & Meri
Johnny Kirsch (2030)

Sharon (Markworth) Jones & family     The Earl Family, Michael (2000),
                                      Matthew (2003), Jennifer (2005)

Anthony Abbate (2007) & wife Cassie   Kelli (Serowka) Miller (1990) & sons

Mark (1972) and Linda Maine with            Wnek Family, Matthew (1997), Kris
their grandchildren.                        (2000), Caroline (2003)

 We want to celebrate your important milestones with you. Please
send me photos or information that I can share with your St. Peter
Alumni Family. You can send them to: coleson@stpeterlcms.org.

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                                  our website and newsletters.

                                FAMILY TIES: Every Thursday St. Peter sends
                                out a weekly newsletter called Family Ties. It
provides information on the happenings of St. Peter plus will notify you of a
funeral within the St. Peter family. Email Mary Bahn at mbahn@stpeterlcms.org
to be added to this email list.

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