The members of St. Peter's Lutheran Church are able to serve their congregation and community through the numerous initiatives listed below. They currently are:

ACOLYTES

Acolytes are members of the assembly who have been entrusted with various tasks that
assist with the church service. They help prepare the worship service and assist the pastor
with communion and in other areas where he may need assistance. Acolytes are youth volunteers from the confirmation class (grade 6-8).

Contact person: Doreen Fosgard

ACTION for LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICESS of MICHIGAN

The mission of Action for L.S.S.M. is the call of the church…”to show the love of Christ to others in this time and in this place.” The group helps support several agencies by participating in projects that support the underprivileged. Some examples are; the clothing drive for the Action Thrift Store in Saginaw, collecting Campbell Soup labels, the Duffel bag project for Grand Ledge, donations of money and time.

Contact person: Vacant

ATTIC ANGELS

The Attic Angels is a group of women from the church that raise funds to support needs within the church and the community. The group has an annual attic sale in the spring and bake sale
at Christmas time to raise money to support their projects. In the past the Attic Angels have given money to the Salvation Army, and future plans involve fixing up the nursery.

Contact person: Jeanne Sullivan

BETHEL STAMP PROJECT

Used stamps are collected for the Bethel-St. Elizabeth Foundation. These stamps help to
provide employment for the mentally and physically disabled in Washington D.C. and at
the Bethel Home in Germany.

Contact person: Doris Eisen

ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY

During the October meeting of the Ecumenical Ministerial Group, each of the participating churches picks a month to work in the food pantry. During the year we collect food to donate
to the Pantry. Donations are placed in a designated barrel in the Church’s front entrance.

Contact persons: Lou Wegmeyer

FLOWERS

Flowers for the altar can be ordered by signing your name on the flower chart located in the Fellowship Lobby and/or placing a phone call to the secretary at the church office. Poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary at Christmas time as well as Easter Lilies during the season of Lent can be ordered through the church office also.

Contact person: Renee Evans

FUNERAL MEALS

For many years the women of St. Peter’s Lutheran have provided meals for family members
after funeral services. The family is charged for the meat, coffee and paper plates and the women of the congregation donate potatoes, salad, vegetables and desserts. Chris Beier is in charge of calling people to donate food. Jeanie Sullivan and Noreen Stoecker co-chair this committee. Anyone can volunteer to help. The women need help shopping, setting up, serving and cleaning up afterwards.

Contact persons: Noreen Stoecker and Jeanne Sullivan

FUNERAL USHERS

A list of church members have been made available to the church secretary to be called upon in the event there is a funeral at St. Peter’s Lutheran. The ushers will see the lights are turned on, candles are lighted, people are properly greeted and helped as needed, and hand out bulletins when available. They will assist the folks from the funeral home as needed.

Contact person: Renee Evans

GIVING TREE

During November and December a giving tree is placed in the church’s front entrance. The families that we give the Thanksgiving baskets to, are the families that we give to at Christmas. The age, sex and Christmas wishes are written on a Christmas decoration. Anyone from the congregation can pick an ornament off the tree, purchase a gift and return it to the church (wrapped). Volunteers deliver the gifts. These families also receive a food basket with the gifts.

Contact person: Vi Dunn

LIBRARY

We are currently updating our library. Christian books, audio and videos as well as DVDs are for the enjoyment of the church members. We plan on using money from memorials to enlarge our selection of books etc. If you would like to make suggestions, or donate material you are more than welcome.

Contact person: Jeanne Sullivan

MISSION BUILDERS

Doris and Louis Eisen have been involved with the mission builders for several years. They volunteer their services to Lutheran churches that are building or expanding their churches.
If you are a handy person and have the time to volunteer with these projects, the mission builders could use your talents. Doris and Louis are away for several months at a time when they are involved with a project, but Doris assures me that it’s a great way to make new friends, see the country, and have wonderful memories to enjoy.

Contact person: Louis and Doris Eisen

THANKSGIVING BASKETS

During the month of October we collect donations from the congregation to purchase Thanksgiving dinners for the needy in our community. This project is done in conjunction with the St.Clair Ecumenical Ministerial Group. The group meets during the month of October and each church agrees to sponsor a number of families in need. After the food has been purchased, it is sorted and delivered by volunteers from the congregation.

Contact person: Lou Wegmeyer

USHERS and GREETERS

Ushers and greeter assist the pastor in the worship service by helping with communion, collecting the offering and helping to welcome and seat the congregation. Anyone is welcome
to volunteer their help with the service.

Contact person: Marty Green