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CELEBRATE THE SAINTS WHO HAVE BEEN CALLED HOME
We will celebrate All Saints Day during our weekend worship services this weekend, October 31 & November 1. We will be recognizing those Saints who have departed in the past year (Oct ‘25 thru Nov ‘26) in the faith. If you have a loved one you would like remembered in this service, please add their name using the form HERE

HELP MAKE OUR STARLIGHT GALA AUCTION SHINE!
Our Starlight Gala is coming up on Friday, March 12, 2027, and we're on the hunt for some amazing donations to make our silent and live auctions a success!

Have a favorite restaurant, salon, boutique, or local business you love? Maybe you own a business, have season tickets you're willing to share, or know someone who could donate a unique experience. We'd LOVE your help!

We're looking for gift cards, merchandise, services, sporting event tickets, vacation stays, unique experiences, and more! No donation is too big or too small, and every contribution brings us one step closer to our goal of building a brand-new playground for St. Peter!

Have something to donate or a business connection to share? Contact Allison Gill at agill@FullLifeinChrist.org or drop off your donation at the church or school office.

Together, we can make this year's Gala shine brighter than ever. Thank you for helping us create something special for our students and generations to come!

MAHJ & MINGLE — LET'S PLAY FOR A PURPOSE!
Looking for a fun night out with friends? Join the St. Peter Gala Committee for Mahj & Mingle, a beginner-friendly Mahjong night benefiting our new playground project!

Never played Mahjong before? PERFECT! No experience is necessary! Mahjong University will teach you everything you need to know during a fun, interactive lesson. Grab a friend (or come solo!), enjoy some appetizers and a glass of wine, and learn a new game while supporting a great cause!

Friday, November 6 | 6:30–9:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
Rep's Place | Rolling Meadows
Tickets: $100 per person — Includes a 2.5-hour lesson, all Mahjong materials, appetizers, and one glass of wine.

Only 24 spots available! Registration closes October 23!

All proceeds support St. Peter's new playground through our upcoming Starlight Gala.

Let's learn, play, mingle, and make a difference for our school!

HOW HAS KNOWING JESUS MADE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR LIFE?
Join us for the God’s Story = Your Story Workshop
For many of us, that can be a hard question to answer. We know He has—but when the moment comes to share, we’re not always sure what to say. And yet, we have people in our lives we long to see know Jesus.

1 Peter 3:15 says, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have—but do this with gentleness and respect.”

The God’s Story = Your Story Workshop is designed to help you do just that. Through guided reflection and simple discovery tools, you’ll learn to recognize how God has been present and at work through both the highs and lows of your life.

You’ll leave with a clear, natural way to share your story—one that feels authentic and easy to talk about. And one that introduces people to Jesus.

Join us for the God’s Story = Your Story Workshop on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Register HERE Or on your Church Center App.

GRACE & GATHER - OCTOBER
Join our multi-generational women’s group this month as our very own Alicia Potvin encourages us to discover a confidence that grows through seasons of loss and rejection, learning to move forward, conquering through Christ. Grounded in 1 Peter 2:4, 9, we’ll be reminded of who we are in Christ and the confidence we can have because of Him. Cozy up with some warm chili and fellowship with other women on October 27, from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Life Center. If you’re able, sign up to bring Chili HERE. Or provide a side dish or dessert (no need to sign up for that). Or just come as you are!

FOOD DRIVE
St. Peter’s Community Partners Ministry is organizing its semi-annual food drive for Jehovah - El Buen Pastor Lutheran Church and Good Shepard Christian Academy, in Chicago, serving the Logan Square community. We are helping Jehovah stock their food pantry for the holidays and winter season.

Please place your food donations in the designated area in the narthex through Sunday, November 8. The school children are asked to bring their food donations to chapel on Wednesday, November 11. Please only bring non-perishable items: canned foods (soup, tuna/salmon, ravioli, spaghetti, fruit, vegetables, etc.), packaged foods (coffee, tea, macaroni and cheese, pasta, potatoes, cereal, rice, etc.), paper products (paper plates, paper towels, facial tissue, toilet paper, etc.), and family-size toiletries (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, laundry detergent, diapers, etc.).

If you would like to help pack the donations, we will be packing on Wednesday, November 11, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am in the Narthex. We appreciate any donations of copier paper boxes to pack the food in. If you have any questions, would like to volunteer, or have boxes, please contact Vaughn or Diane Kuerschner at 847-980-7648. Thank you for your support!

PURCHASE WORSHIP FLOWERS

ST. PETER FINANCIAL REPORTS

TRANSFER THE BLESSING
A Gift to the Glory of God
An All-Saints’ Day Reflection - November 1st. As we prepare to celebrate All Saints’ Day, we give thanks for the faithful people whose lives have pointed us toward God. The whole Church remembers some, while others are known only to their families, friends, and communities. Yet each, in ways great or small, offered a gift to the glory of God. St. Peter provides a variety of opportunities for those to make a s

pecial gift to the glory of God in memory of a departed loved one. Please use the link HERE or the QR Code to make a contribution in memory of a loved one.
May the witness of all the saints encourage us to live generously and faithfully. And may every gift we offer—seen or unseen—be given with gratitude and dedicated to the glory of God.
Gracious God, we thank you for all the saints who have gone before us. Strengthen us to follow their faithful example, to serve with joy, and to offer our lives as gifts to your glory. Amen.
To receive help with the forgoing, at no cost to you, please contact St. Peter Christian Estate Planner, Ray Pagels on 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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