Fully Alive! Worship time correction

Worship Time Correction
Please note that the correct time for Sunday Morning Sacred Worship is 8:30 AM.

The worship time listed in the body copy of our previous email was incorrect. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.

Worship Time Correction
Please note the correct time for Sunday Morning Sacred Worship is 8:30 AM.

The worship time listed in the body copy of our previous email was incorrect. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.

Fall is just around the corner, and we're excited to return to our regular Sunday rhythms! Beginning Sunday, September 13, join us for

Sacred Worship at 8:30 a.m.
Modern Worship at 9:00 a.m.
Discipleship Hour at 10:00 a.m.
Modern Worship at 11:11 a.m.

Each Sunday is an opportunity to experience authentic community, be empowered through God's Word, step forward in boldness as we follow Jesus, and celebrate the joy of life together in Christ. As we worship, learn, and encourage one another, we are living out our mission of leading people to a full life in Christ and pursuing our vision of seeing lives and communities transformed as we become more like Jesus.

WE’RE COLLECTING GENTLY USED, MODERN PROM DRESSES
Have a prom dress hiding in your closet that deserves another night out? We’d love to give it a second chance!

We’re collecting gently used, modern prom dresses for a new lending closet at our partner children’s home and school in South Africa. Prom—called Metric Dance in South Africa—can be expensive, and this closet will help girls at the children’s home and St. Peter School scholarship students experience this special event alongside their peers. Dress Requirements
Please donate dresses that are:

Modern/up-to-date — think 2020 or newer
Any Size
Gently used, clean, and ready to wear
Appropriate for a high school dance

Dresses will receive final approval from the lending closet coordinators in South Africa. Styles that aren’t a cultural fit will be donated to Community Threads. Drop-off now through September 21 at St. Peter. Please place dresses on hangers in the designated location in the main lobby coat room across from the main office. Let’s help a girl find the dress and make her Metric Dance extra special!

READY TO TAKE A STEP IN YOUR FAITH?
Whether you’re new to St. Peter or have been around for a while, if you’re looking to build deeper community and grow in your faith, we invite you to join the New Member Community Group.

This 8-week group is a welcoming, conversational space where you’ll:

Learn the foundational beliefs that set St Peter apart
Explore what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life
Meet others who are also taking next steps in their faith

It’s also the pathway to becoming a member of St. Peter. Group starts Sunday, September 13th. Meets Sundays from 10:00–11:00 am during Discipleship Hour. If you’re ready for community, curiosity, or just a fresh start with Jesus, this is for you. Register at fulllifeinchrist.org/join.

HELP US WELCOME OTHERS!
We’re looking for 2 friendly faces to serve as Greeters at our 8:30 a.m. worship service! As a Greeter, you’ll help welcome worshipers and create a warm, inviting first impression. It’s an easy way to serve—and you’ll only be scheduled twice a year for one month at a time. We especially need volunteers for January and December. Interested in helping? Contact Jacquie Korff at 847-437-8389.

The Forge Men’s Group is kicking off the fall on Tuesday, September 8! Join us for a great evening of fellowship, conversation, and Mission BBQ.

Tuesday, September 8
6:30–8:00 PM
St. Peter Lutheran Church – Life Center

Mission BBQ will be provided. A freewill offering will be accepted to help defray the cost. Come hungry, bring a friend, and let’s kick off another great season of The Forge!

JOIN OUR ST. PETER TEAM!
Are you looking for meaningful part-time work that fits your family's schedule while making a difference in the life of our church and school? St. Peter Lutheran Church & School is currently seeking a Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator to join our administrative team. This year round part-time position (25–28 hours/week) offers paid time off, disability & retirement benefits, and one of our most valuable benefits for school families—a ministerial tuition credit for children attending St. Peter Lutheran School.

We're looking for someone with experience in payroll, human resources, or business administration who has strong attention to detail, values confidentiality, and is passionate about supporting the ministry of St. Peter.

If you, or someone you know, may be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you! Please visit our employment page or contact Candy Fromm at cfromm@fulllifeinchrist.org for more information.

MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE IN SANCTUARY WORSHIP ENSEMBLES
Do you love to sing in church? Come sing in our Sanctuary choir, the Voices of Worship! The choir prepares great music together while enjoying fellowship and enriching faith lives through sacred music. No special knowledge or training is required. Rehearsals are on Thursdays starting September 3, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Sing with us for a season or for the full church year. Or do you play an instrument and have interest in participating in worship? The Alleluia Brass, woodwind ensembles, and soloists meet to practice and play in church at various times throughout the year. Please contact Music Director Matthew Doran (mdoran@fulllifeinchrist.org) for more information.

ST PETER LUTHERAN CHURCH SANCTUARY CONSULTATION SURVEY
You are invited to participate in a survey for our sanctuary design. This survey seeks to: identify what the congregation values in the existing sanctuary, understand priorities for the renovation, gather responses to existing liturgical art and furnishings, discuss potential reuse, modification, relocation, or replacement of existing elements, establish preferences that can guide recommendations for new liturgical art, and identify areas of broad agreement as well as questions requiring further study. To participate in the survey, click HERE.

ST. PETER TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK!
Grab your friends, pick a team theme, and get ready for a fun night out at our 3rd Annual St. Peter Trivia Night on Friday, October 2! Teams of 6–8 people will compete in rounds of trivia throughout the evening, with prizes, raffles, games, and plenty of fun along the way. No trivia expertise required! Whether you’re in it to win it or just looking for a great night out with friends, Trivia Night is for all skill levels.
The evening is BYOF & BYOB — bring your own food and beverages and make the night your own! Teams are also encouraged to choose a theme and have fun with costumes, table decorations, themed food, or all three. It’s completely optional, but there is a prize for Best Team Theme!
Don’t have a team? Don’t let that stop you from registering! Invite friends, connect with other St. Peter families, or let us know when you register that you’d like help finding a team.

Tickets are $25 per person, and proceeds from Trivia Night provide seed money for our 2027 St. Peter Starlight Gala, benefiting our new playground. Registration is open now! Register HERE. Gather your team and join us for one of our favorite adults-only nights of the year!

Join us as we celebrate our Same Page Summer Bible Reading Challenge together!
Sunday, August 30
9:15–10:15 am
Circle Drive
*Inclement weather location: Living Room*

Drop in any time during the hour for a generational celebration with your church family. Everyone is invited as we celebrate spending the summer in God's Word together!

Enjoy:
• Refreshments
• An interactive game all ages will enjoy
• A raffle with fun prizes
• A small gift to celebrate
• Discovering your next page
• Time to connect and celebrate as a church family

Come celebrate what God has done through His Word this summer!

PADS
The PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) program providing meals and overnight shelter to those experiencing homelessness will begin a new season on October 5. How about becoming a new volunteer this fall? You’ll experience so much satisfaction helping people in need. Encourage family and friends to come with you to one of the upcoming training sessions. Sign up for a short training session and become a new PADS volunteer. Three training meetings will be offered at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church this fall:

Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, October 20 at 7:00 pm
Monday, November 9 at 6:30 pm

To sign up electronically for a training class, use the link https://signup.com/go/ESPBfFp Signing up for training in advance will allow the leadership team to notify you in case a change in date or time becomes necessary. Training will last about an hour and include a tour of the PADS site and review of policies and procedures. OSLC will host overnight PADS guests on Monday evenings through April. Returning PADS volunteers will receive a link to sign up for the new season at the end of August or early September. Watch for this notification in your email. The leadership team is looking forward to welcoming returning PADS volunteers and hopefully greeting many newly trained volunteers in October. Any questions contact Pat Polerecky at 847-208-6972 or patpolerecky@yahoo.com.

PURCHASE WORSHIP FLOWERS

ST. PETER FINANCIAL REPORTS

TRANSFER THE BLESSING
How can you Touch Lives Today, Tomorrow and Forever?
God has blessed you richly with family, resources and a heart to spread His message of salvation. We are to “Transfer the Blessing” to others. That is our calling. Pass it on! Transfer the Blessings is a process that will help you discover your Lifetime Plan for Giving and make it a reality. Contact Ray Pagels, our LCMS Foundation Associate Gift Planner, to arrange an appointment to meet. Ray will guide and provide you with the knowledge and resources to accomplish your goals. Ray’s confidential services are provided no-charge as a ministry of the church. Contact Ray Pagels at raymondpagels1@gmail.com or his cell phone at 847-226-2262

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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