Fully Alive!

WORSHIP PALM SUNDAY
On the weekend of March, 28th and 29th, we will commemorate the fateful day that Jesus entered into Jerusalem, where He had long anticipated His own arrest, trial, and crucifixion. A day of mixed emotions – both sorrow and anticipation – it is also a great day for worship!

Palm Sunday Weekend Worship
March 28 – 5:00 PM Sacred Worship (Sanctuary)
March 29 – 8:30 AM* Sacred Worship (Sanctuary)
9:00 AM Modern Worship (Life Center)
11:11 AM Modern Worship (Life Center)

🎈🎈BALLOON FILLING BONANZA: A FUN WAY FOR THE FAMILY TO SERVE TOGETHER!
Join us for a fun, family-friendly Balloon Filling Bonanza as we prepare for our Easter worship service balloon drop! Enjoy a snack, jam to some music, and come together to fill balloons! “Pop” in before or after school dismissal! Bring the kids, bring a friend, and be part of the fun as we get ready for a joyful Easter celebration! Have a balloon air pump? We’d love for you to bring it, too! Tuesday, March 31st, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm in the Life Center

On Friday, St. Peter students Ashley Kim and Genevieve Larson performed in the Illinois Lutheran Honor Band Festival, a day-long festival involving the top students from LCMS Lutheran Elementary Schools all across the state of Illinois. The students met at Trinity Lutheran School in Bloomington to rehearse and perform a concert under the direction of Dr. David W. Snyder, Professor of Music Education at Illinois State University. Ashley was a member of the ensemble's flute section, and Genevieve was appointed as first-chair clarinet.

ST. PETER STUDENTS TO PERFORM CINDERELLA. SAVE THE DATE!
St. Peter students are looking forward to performing the classic and charming musical "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella: Youth Edition" next month. Please note the opportunities to see the show:

• Open Rehearsal: Thursday, April 16 at 3:30 pm (perfect for seniors and families with very young children; special invitation for Lutheran Home residents)
• Performance with Royal Reception (all ages): Friday, April 17 at 6:30 pm
• Performance with Royal Reception (all ages): Saturday, April 18 at 6:30 pm

PARISH NURSE MARCH REFLECTIONS
Lent, Caring for Others, and Caring for Ourselves from the Parish Nurse
March draws us deeper into the season of Lent—a time when the church slows down, listens more intentionally, and remembers the love of Christ shown in His journey toward the cross. Lent is a season of repentance and renewal, but it is also a season of care: care for our neighbors, care for our community, and care for our own God‑given bodies and spirits.
Caring for Others
Lent reminds us that compassion is not an occasional act but a daily posture. As parish nurses and caregivers, we see how small acts of kindness can lift burdens and restore hope. A phone call or card to someone who is lonely, a visit request to the Spiritual Care Team, or a simple prayer offered at the right moment can become a holy gift.
“Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2
“Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” — 1 John 3:18
This season encourages us to look around and ask:
Who needs encouragement? Who needs presence? Who needs a reminder that they are not alone?
Caring for Ourselves
Lent also calls us inward. Jesus often withdrew to quiet places to pray, rest, and reconnect with the Father. If He needed that space, so do we.
Self‑care is not selfish—it is stewardship. When we tend to our physical, emotional, and spiritual health, we are better equipped to serve others with patience, clarity, and compassion.
Consider simple practices this month:

Take a quiet walk and breathe deeply
Set aside a few minutes each day for prayer or Scripture
Rest when your body asks for rest
Seek support when you feel overwhelmed

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
“Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
“In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” — Isaiah 30:15

Walking Together Toward Easter
As we journey through March and move closer to Easter, may we hold both truths together: We are called to care for others, and we are called to care for ourselves.
Both are acts of love. Both honor God. Both prepare our hearts for the joy of resurrection.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10
May this Lent be a season of gentleness, renewal, and grace for you and for all those you serve. Jean M Mau DNP, Parish Nurse ParishNurse@fulllifeinchrist.org

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Our High School Youth Group will continue meeting throughout the rest of the year, and we’re excited for all that’s ahead! Below you’ll find the remaining meeting dates. Students are warmly invited to join us for fellowship, fun, and growing together in faith. We’d love to see you on Sunday nights in the youth room from 6 - 8:00 pm!

• March 15
• March 22 (No Youth Group, Spring Break)
• March 29
• April 5 (No Youth Group, Easter)
• April 12
• April 19
• April 26
• May 3
• May 10 (No Youth Group, Mother’s Day)
• May 17 (Current 8th Graders Invited)
• May 24 (No Youth Group, Memorial Day)
• May 31 Final Youth Group of the Year (Current 8th Graders Invited)

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS – MARCH 31ST DEADLINE!
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! A heartfelt “thank you” to all of you who directed your Choice Dollars to St. Peter Lutheran Church and School. Are you an eligible Thrivent member and have choice dollars available to direct? Please keep St. Peter in mind. The deadline to direct is ALWAYS March 31. Here is how you can check your eligibility to direct Thrivent Choice Dollars. Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.

Remember to set up the direction of your Choice Dollars to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W Olive Street, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 by March 31st.

PURCHASE WORSHIP FLOWERS

ST. PETER FINANCIAL REPORTS

CHARITABLE GIFTS
We live in an “I can do it myself” culture. The truth is that with creating a Christian estate plan, we need an entire team, to assist us to make sure that our plan is well grounded. It may very well be that part of your planning has included insurance. Those insurance needs change during different eras of life. Past insurance plans to guard against potential disasters, might now provide great inheritance opportunities for family, or even a charitable gift. Your LCMS Foundation Associate Gift Planning Counselor can assist you in conversations with your insurance representative to make sure your insurance policies are coordinated in your plans. Contact Ray Pagels at his cell 847-226-2262 or raymondpagels1@gmail.com

COMMUNITY • EMPOWERING • BOLDNESS • JOY

Mission: Leading People To A Full Life In Christ
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10

Vision: Seeing Lives And Communities Transformed As We Become More Like Jesus
And we all… are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

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