2025

Spring 2025 Newsletter

Pastor’s Corner 

The Rev. Terry K. Wimmer, Pastor

By the time you receive this Spring newsletter we will have entered the Season of Pentecost, which follows the 50 days of Easter.  

Pentecost is a major festival in the Lutheran and Christian Church. It marks the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ apostles and other followers of the risen and ascended Jesus Christ as recorded in the Book of Acts, chapter 2 verses 1-21.  

This season of Pentecost, the longest of our church year, focuses on the growth of the Christian church and typically lasts until Advent, with the liturgical color often being green to symbolize growth. 

In many ways Pentecost is often referred to as the “Birthday of the Church” because it marks the beginning of the apostles’ public ministry and the growth of the Christian community, a day of growth here at Saint Peter as we receive and celebrate the gift of new sisters and brothers into our community of believers! Thanks be to God!  

For we the People of St. Peter, Pentecost is a day and a season in which we are called to open our hearts and minds to the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  

Empowered by the gift of the Spirit, we are called to go into our region and proclaim the Good News of the Gospel, and the gift of His Son, the risen and ascended Christ, and invite them to join us as we celebrate the gifts of God in Word and Sacrament.  As people of faith, we are all called to do nothing less! 

Thanks be to God! Pastor Terry Wimmer 

History Corner - By Dave Hause  

Isaac Reitz

Isaac H. Reitz, son of Jacob, was born Sept. 10, 1818, on the old Reitz homestead near Mahanoy Church, now owned by Andrew L. Bucher.  He learned the trade of house carpenter, which he followed, but he was better known in his capacity of undertaker, having been the only one in that business for miles around his home, which was near the Mahanoy Church. The Mahanoy cemetery was once part of his land.  He conducted many funerals in his time. He was also known as an extensive dealer in cattle and horses, having been thus engaged for fifty-three years,  buying cattle west of the Alleghenies and bringing them overland to Northumberland county, where he found a market for them. He sold herds in Berks county at private sales.  A prosperous man in his enterprises, he owned the farm which is now the property of his son Galen and also his own homestead, another tract comprising seventy-three acres, and several acres of woodland. He was active in public affairs of his day, serving as overseer of the poor, school director, constable and assessor, was a Democrat in politics, and a member of St. Peter's Church at Mahanoy, which he served officially.  He was also superintendent of the Sunday school for many years.  Mr. Reitz died in the neighborhood where he had passed all his life on Nov. 14, 1894, aged seventy-six years, two months, four days, and is buried at Krebs (St. Peter's) Church. "Krebs" is the local name for this church, and "St. Peter's" is the corporate name.

Home Visits 

Pastor Terry has been busy visiting members of our community to introduce himself. Pastor Terry has been visiting and giving Holy Communion to those who cannot come to worship, visiting those who are ill in hospitals and giving solace to all who need him.  Pastor Terry wants to make clear that he will visit anyone who needs him, day or night.  He is a strong advocate for pastoral care.  Just call his cell at 610-618-0304 and he will be wherever you need him.

Spring Roundup

Congregational Meeting – Our annual meeting on Sunday, January 5, at 8:30 am was well attended.  The congregation was informed that the Church is in the process of renewing our tax-exempt certification and that additional language was needed in our By-Laws to meet the requirements of the PA Department of Revenue.  The additional language was voted on, accepted and our Tax Exempt Certificate is now renewed.

Family & Friends Meal – On January 19th, our annual holiday meal was held.  We shared great food, fellowship and had a lot of fun.  A special shout-out to Dan Ferster and all those who made this possible.     

Installation of Pastor Terry – On February 2, the installation of The Rev. Terry K. Wimmer was held followed by a light supper.  The event, while solemn, was joyful to all who attended.  Pastor Terry was unanimously elected to a full-time call on November 3, 2024.  The congregation of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Red Cross welcomes Pastor Terry and looks forward to a bright and promising future moving forward.

Soup and Bake Sale – Our annual Soup & Bake Sale was held on Saturday, March 29th.  The Soup Group decided to make more soup this year because they ran out last year.  The decision was a good one!  What little remained was shared and delivered by Outreach in the monthly meal delivery.  Thanks to all who gave their time to the success of this annual event.   

Blankets, Mugs and Cookbooks are still available.   Contact any member of Council.   

Weekly Communion – St. Peter’s is now offering Holy sommunion weekly every Sunday at 9 am.  We are also now offering sparkling cider in addition to wine for those who prefer no alcohol.  As you approach the communion table, we ask that you cross your hands over your chest to signal that you prefer sparkling cider.

Email Addresses for Contact-We would like to start keeping in contact with all of you via email.  This would allow us to send you updated info, reminders or new events that are planned.  The quarterly Newsletter would still be mailed to you. Please send your email address to our church email at stpeterlcmc@outlook.com

FUTURE HAPPENINGS

June 1st and June 8th – Class for New Member

June 22nd – Father’s Day Celebration Meal following worship at 9am – spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, salad and dessert.

August 2nd – Blessing of the Bookbags – sending our kids off to school with God’s blessing.

August 16th – Chicken Barbeque and Bake Sale – eat in or take out

September 6th & 7th – St. Peter’s Festival Days

September 21st - Home Harvest

October 4th – Blessing of the Animals

December 24th – Christmas Eve Service 7 pm

Deceased Red Cross Veterans

(Contributed by Donald Deppen)

Last Name First Name War Time

Billman I.O. GAR

Bordner Charles A World War II

Culp John GAR

Diner J.G. GAR

Erdman Daniel World War I

Erdman Walter World War II

Erdman Mason E WW II

Ferster David L World War I

Herb Edwin L World War I

Herb John M Korea

Herold Henery A World War II

Herter Elias GAR

Hilbush Elias GAR

Hoerner George GAR

Kahler Carl Vietnam

Kemble John F World War I

Klock Johannes GAR

Kohl Dallas World War II

Kohl Sr Royal L World War II

Lahr Claude World War II

Lahr Lawrence M.D World War II

Latsha Adam W GAR

Latsha Mark D Korea

Leader John GAR

Leader Elias GAR

Otto John C GAR

Rebuck George Marlin World War II

Rebuck Michael Mexican

Reitz George V World War II

Reitz Earl D World War II

Schreffler Sterling L Korea

Shappell David  GAR

Smeltz Richard M

Smith Harry S World War II

Smith Samuel R GAR

Smith Jr Harry S Vietnam

Snyder Perry H GAR

Spade Malvin J World War II

Thomas Peter GAR

Tressler Elias B GAR

Underkoffler Merle E World War II

Wilkinson Jacob Korea

Wolf Samuel GAR

Zerbe Charles  GAR

Prayer List

Please read over the prayer list to see if there is anyone on the list that you are aware can be removed or you wish to have added.

Sandy Bobb

Steve Bobb

Ed Boyer

Maureen and Dan Coleman

Carl Criley

Tom, Inez and Collin Deppen

Nancy Diffenderfer

Angie Edminson

Angie French

Darlene French

Scott Hauser

Kimberly Hayes

Family of Tony Julio

Sandra Kieffer

Shane Kieffer

Reggie “Frenchie” LaChance

Diana LaChance

Karen Locke

 Glenn Masser

Angie Meadows

Fran Morrison & Family            

Terry Pascolini

Harry Rebuck

Jim Reiner

Sandy Reiner

Anna Reitz

Sandy Snyder

Shelby Troutman

Colyton Wagner 

Nancy Williard

Baby Owen Wirt

Diane Wolfe

Gary Wolfe

 Baby Rosemary

Summer 2025 Newsletter

Pastor Terry will be undergoing reconstructive left knee surgery on September 2. Barring complications, he hopes to return to worship on September 21. Please remember him in your prayers. 

Pastor’s Corner

When too much is not enough 

We are a people who treasure “stuff” and we can’t get enough of the “stuff” we treasure. I’m guilty as well. As soon as my big screen 55 inch TV is on the fritz, I’ll execute my game plan: do I go to Walmart or do I order a new one on Amazon. Heaven forbid I should have to wait a day two, especially when my beloved Philadelphia Phillies are on TV. 

We are warned in the 12th Chapter of Luke’s Gospel that if we are defined by what you have, or by what you do, or by where you are, what happens when you don't have anything, and you are nobody, and you don't do anything anymore? Who are you? 

Some try to take it with them; you may have heard the story of the woman who wished to be buried in her Cadillac because she had worked so hard to get it and was not prepared to go on without it? 

The one who is rich toward God, Jesus says, is the one who recognizes here and now that treasure is not in what one has, or even in what one leaves or gives away, or even in what one does. Those are not riches. 

Treasure is knowing that one belongs not to self, or to work, or to vocation, or ambition,

 but that one belongs to God. You don’t belong to your talent or to your skill or identity in the world.  

Treasure is knowing that you belong to God; treasure is knowing that you are not alone. You are not isolated; you are not on your own.  

Treasure is knowing that you are loved and that you love because you are loved, and that knowledge of self and relationship and purpose is what treasure is all about.  

Treasure means rich in relationship to God, that which the world cannot give and which therefore the world and all its challenges and all of its trials and tribulations cannot take away. 

The one who would then be truly rich is the one who cultivates that treasure, that wisdom, and who does so with all of the effort that other people use to cultivate earthly but perishable goods. So that when you leave “everything,” as we all most certainly will leave everything, you can take “it” with you, for “it” is the only thing you every truly had, and that is the love of God. 

          See you in Church! Pastor Terry

History Corner - By Dave Hause 

Jacob Romberger Hilbush

Birth 14 Mar 1835 Pennsylvania, USA

Death 26 Feb 1921 (aged 85) Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA, USA

Burial Saint Peters Lutheran Church Cemetery

Red Cross, Northumberland County, PA, USA

JACOB R. HILBUSH, son of Daniel and Nancy, was born March 14, 1835, in Lykens township, Dauphin County, and was an infant when his parents settled in what is now Washington township, Northumberland County.  He was raised on a farm and, at the age of 14, learned the trade of plasterer which is what his father was. Because his education had been limited by the school he attended, he continued in this occupation until he reached the age of twenty-five.  However, when he was 21 years old, he began to attend the Freeburg Academy, where he gained most of his scholastic training. He succeeded in his studies and became competent enough to teach.  He then taught from 1858 to 1861 in Freeburg.  His salary the first term was $18 per month and increased $2 per month each term thereafter.  At the age of 28, he began the profession of surveying and was the sole surveyor in Dauphin County.  In 1865, he moved into his home which adjoined his father’s old farm of 130 acres in Washington Township, Northumberland County.

Home Visits

Pastor Terry has been busy visiting members of our community to introduce himself. Pastor Terry has been visiting and giving Holy Communion to those who cannot come to worship, visiting those who are ill in hospitals and giving solace to all who need him.  Pastor Terry wants to make clear that he will visit anyone who needs him, day or night.  He is a strong advocate for pastoral care.  Just call his cell at 610-618-0304 and he will be wherever you need him.

Summer Roundup

Holy Week – The week of Easter was solemnly celebrated with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the celebration of Christ rising on Easter.  If you missed any of these services, Pastor Terry encourages you to attend next year.      

Easter Egg Hunt – On April 12th, the Church hosted an Easter egg hunt which was rain or shine.  It was too wet to hide the eggs outside so the team hit the eggs in the church.  It was so popular and so well attended that it will be held again next year!

Mother’s Day Meal – A shout-out to all the men for the delicious Mother’s Day meal after church.  It truly was a special day and the food was, as always, top notch!  Thanks guys!

Fish Pie Class – Thank you Lena Lenker!  Lena shared her expertise in the church kitchen on the fine art of making fish pie.  She is the ultimate expert!  All went home with the pie she had taught them to make.

Bread Making Class – Another success!  Lena Lenker again stepped into the church kitchen and had a class on the fine art of making bread.  If there is anyone who hasn’t tasted Lena’s homemade bread, you should be the first in line at the bake sales because her bread is the first to go!

 New Members – On June 8, St Peter Lutheran Church of Red Cross received new members.  Please join us in welcoming Anthony Julio, Richard Yeager, Allison Yeager, Janie Snyder and Ron Snyder.  We look forward to worshipping with you!

 Youth & Family Night - July 19th – The first Youth & Family night!  The message was “And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light.”  Genesis 1:3 … The food was plentiful, and the youth went home with a memento

that related to the message.  The next event is August 23 at 4 pm.  All are invited!

 FUTURE HAPPENINGS

 August 16th – Chicken Barbeque and Bake Sale – eat in or take out

August 23rd – Youth & Family Night – 4 pm to 8 pm - Back to School Splash and Blessing of the Bookbags – sending our kids off to school with God’s blessing.

September 6th & 7th – St. Peter’s Festival Days

September 21st – Harvest Home

September 27th – Youth & Family Night – Soup Night

October 4th – Blessing of the Animals

October 25th – Youth & Family Night – Trunk or Treat

December 24th – Christmas Eve Service 7 pm

THIS & THAT

Blankets, Mugs and Cookbooks are still available.   Contact any member of Council.   

Weekly Communion – St. Peter’s is now offering Holy communion weekly every Sunday at 9 am.  We are also now offering sparkling cider in addition to wine for those who prefer no alcohol.  As you approach the communion table, we ask that you cross your hands over your chest to signal that you prefer sparkling cider.

Email Addresses for Contact-We are continuing to collect email contact information in an effort to keep in contact with all of you via email.  This would allow us to send you updated info, reminders or new events that are planned.  The quarterly Newsletter will still be mailed to you. Please send your email address to our church email at stpeterlcmc@outlook.com

Livestreaming Services – We continue to livestream our Sunday service on Facebook.  We also are transferring these service videos to our YouTube channel which can be found on our website at stpeterredcross.com

PRAYER LIST

Sherrie Bernard

Sandy Bobb

Ed Boyer

Family of Pastor Ken Campbell

Maureen and Dan Coleman

Carl Criley

Tom, Inez and Collin Deppen

Family of Nancy Diffenderfer

Angie Edminson

Angie French

Darlene French

Michael Fuhrman

Scott Hauser

Kimberly Hayes

Family of Tony Julio

Sandra Kieffer

Shane Kieffer

Reggie “Frenchie” LaChance

Diana LaChance

Karen Locke

Ken & Ranae Lahr

Glenn Masser Family

Angie Meadows

Fran Morrison & Family       

Judy Odell

Terry Pascolini

Harry Rebuck

Jim Reiner

Sandy Reiner

Family of Anna Reitz

Sandy Snyder

Shelby Troutman

Colyton Wagner

Nancy Williard

Baby Owen Wirt

Diane Wolfe

Gary Wolfe

 Baby Rosemary

Fall 2025 Newsletter

Pastor Terry’s reconstructive left knee surgery, originally scheduled for September 22, was delayed and is now rescheduled on January 7.  Barring complications, he hopes to return to worship on February 1. Please remember him in your prayers.

Pastor’s Corner

My dear sisters and brothers, our journeys this Thanksgiving are fraught with many challenges, whether it be democrats, republicans, and independents that continue to fail to meet the needs of our most vulnerable citizens or an economy that teeters on the brink of disaster. 

As we gather round our tables this Thanksgiving, I ask you to pause and reflect on the words in St. Paul’s Letter to the new church at Colossae: Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. 

I suspect that there are people who are stalked by loneliness and sadness, or stalked by disease, or stalked by anger. We are afraid of the mortality that is knit into our bones. We experience unearned suffering, or give unreturned love, or cry useless tears. And many of us eventually grow weary of ourselves — tired of our own sour company.

You, my dear sisters and brothers, are not alone in the darkness. Even when strength fails, there is perseverance, and even when perseverance fails, there is hope, and even when hope fails, there is love . . . and love never fails!

 Hopefully, with the emphasis on hope, sometime this Thanksgiving holiday, sometime between turkey, filling and gravy, and the coconut cream and pumpkin pies, and then turkey sandwiches, sometime you will pause and ask our God how we, the people of St. Peter’s, can take the next step in meeting the challenges of the poverty and loneliness that all too many of our neighbor's experience, especially this time of year. 

We, the people of St. Peter Church, and our neighbors, are urgently called by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to shine a light on the spiritual darkness that has enveloped all too many of our sisters and brothers in Central Pennsylvania.  While it may seem to some an insurmountable quest, with God and His Son Jesus Christ, all things are possible, for we are a people rooted in hope, and that love is at the heart of all things. 

Even when our spiritual and physical and psychological strength fails, there is perseverance. And when perseverance fails, there is hope. And when even hope fails, there is love and love never fails . . . never. 

I invite you, your family, and your neighbors to join the People of St. Peter’s this Holiday Season and experience and share the love of Jesus Christ each Sunday at 9 am, and at 2 and 7 PM Christmas Eve. 

May the Peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you and yours. Happy Thanksgiving!

Pastor Terry Wimmer

Home Visits

Pastor Terry has been visiting and giving Holy Communion to those who cannot come to worship, visiting those who are ill in hospitals and giving solace to all who need him.  Pastor Terry wants to make clear that he will visit anyone who needs him, day or night.  He is a strong advocate for pastoral care.  Just call his cell at 610-618-0304 and he will be wherever you need him.

Adult Sunday School – Adult Sunday School is back!  We are discussing what it means to be a Lutheran.  Class is held downstairs in the Social Hall at 10:15 am following the church service.  We are currently discussing what it means to be a Lutheran and the discussion is very lively, goes off topic at times, but offers a great opportunity to learn.  Pastor Terry can really make you think.  Join us!

Fall Roundup

Chicken Barbeque & Bake Sale – Another success!  It’s the best chicken in the area!  We even had an out of town couple stop to eat after buying a travel trailer and their route took them past our church.  Many thanks to all who contributed their time and talents.

Youth & Family Night – August 23rd –Back to School Splash and Blessing of the Bookbags – We sent our kids off to school with God’s

blessing.  There was a huge water fight and lots of water games.  What a blast!

 St Peter’s Days – St Peter’s Days is now one of our traditions.  We had great food, entertainment and lots of fellowship. Planning is in its early stages for 2026.  We are open to ideas and welcome your input.

Harvest Home – On September 21st, we celebrated Harvest Home.  The chancellor rail was packed with donated goods.  Many thanks to Linda Boyer for her efforts in making this a success and for packing up and delivering the donations to the Food Bank and Haven Ministries.

Youth & Family Night – September 27th – The kids had a great time painting pumpkins and making caramel apples.  It is such a great feeling to see kids make new friends and enjoy getting together.

Blessing of the Animals – On October 4th, Pastor Terry invited all area residents to bring their pets for a special blessing.  We even had chickens!

FUTURE HAPPENINGS

Youth & Family Night – November 22nd –

5 pm to ? – Friendsgiving – bring a friend – We’re making DIY Christmas ornaments to decorate Pastor Terry’s Christmas Tree

November 29th – 10 am – Decorating the Church for Christmas

December 6th – 4 pm – Pastor Terry is throwing a pizza party for Youth & Family Night – we’ll be decorating his Christmas tree in the parsonage!

December 24th – 2 pm & 7 pm - We are having 2 Christmas Eve Services with Holy Communion.  There might be a special surprise at the 2 pm service

Youth & Family Night – December 27th -  5 pm to ?  Making cookies

Youth & Family Night – January 24th – 5 pm

to ? – Activity to be determined.

January 25th – Noon – Community Meal – Church Service is at 10:30 am

THIS & THAT

Blankets, Mugs and Cookbooks are still available.   Contact any member of Council.   

Weekly Communion – St. Peter’s is now offering Holy Communion weekly every Sunday at 9 am.  We are also now offering sparkling cider in addition to wine for those who prefer no alcohol.  As you approach the communion table, we ask that you cross your hands over your chest to signal that you prefer sparkling cider.

Email Addresses for Contact-We are continuing to collect email contact information in an effort to keep in contact with all of you via email.  This would allow us to send you updated info, reminders or new events that are planned.  The quarterly Newsletter will still be mailed to you. Please send your email address to our church email at stpeterlcmc@outlook.com

Livestreaming Services – We continue to livestream our Sunday service on Facebook.  We also are transferring these service videos to our YouTube channel which can be found on our website at stpeterredcross.com

Prayer List

Sherrie Bernard

Sandy Bobb

Ed Boyer (Linda B)

Family of Pastor Ken Campbell

Maureen and Dan Coleman

Carl Criley (Doyle F)

Sherri Criley (Doyle F)

Tom, Inez and Collin Deppen

Angie Edminson (Celeste F)

Angie French (Audrey E)

Darlene French (Audrey E)

Michael Fuhrman

Scott Hauser

Kimberly Hayes (Ann R)

Anthony Julio, Jr (Celeste F)

Sandra Kieffer

Shane Kieffer

Ken Klassa (Cathy E)

Reggie “Frenchie” LaChance

       (Dave H)

Diana LaChance (Dave H)

Ken and Ranae Lahr

John and Keri Masser (Doyle F)

Angie Meadows

Terry Pascolini

Jennifer Paul (Celeste F)

Harry Rebuck

Jim Reiner

Sandy Reiner

Deana Schwartz

Sandy Snyder

Shelby Troutman (Celeste F)

Colyton Wagner

Karen Wallize (Celeste F)

Nancy Williard

Diane Wolfe (Audrey E)

Gary Wolfe (Audrey E)

Family of Ervin Zook (Doris K)

Winter 2025 Newsletter

Pastor Terry’s reconstructive left knee surgery was a success!  Although he is still healing and still in physical therapy, we welcomed him back to the pulpit on February 1st.

Pastor’s Corner – Pastor Terry Wimmer

It is Lent, and once again we are called to look inward and reflect, and yes, confess our sins, our transgressions, to God.  If our faith is strong enough, we do so willingly for we know there is no pretending here. No bargaining. No excuses. Just truth.

Psalm 51 is our prayer: 

“Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love… For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.”

This is not the prayer of someone who has been caught.  It is the prayer of someone who has been unmasked.

David bore an unimaginable guilt, but, as undeserving as he was, experienced God’s unimaginable mercy and grace.   David is a prime example of the truth of the statement that is attributed to Ravi Zecharias, an American evangelical minister and Christian apologist who learned the full meaning of these words from his own life – 

“Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay.”

In Psalm 51 David confesses his unimaginable guilt.   He knows that his only chance is to throw himself completely upon the mercy and grace of God. 

Even when we humans are at our worst, God can still bring about His best.   Repentance, my dear sisters and brothers, is not about feeling bad enough.  It is about telling the truth before God.  David does not excuse his sin. He confesses it. 

“For I was born guilty, a sinner when my mother conceived me.” 

Sin is not just what we do. It is what we are bent toward.  That is why David prays:

“Wash me thoroughly.”

“Create in me a clean heart, O God.”

Create—not repair or improve.  Only God can make clean what sin has corrupted.  Psalm 51 points us to Jesus, who carries our sin to the cross.  He is the innocent One  treated as guilty, so that we might be forgiven and made new.

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation.”

That joy comes not from pretending we are fine, but from knowing we are forgiven.  A broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

Thanks be to God. Amen

Home Visits

Pastor Terry has been visiting and giving Holy Communion to those who cannot come to worship, visiting those who are ill in hospitals and giving solace to all who need him.  Pastor Terry wants to make clear that he will visit anyone who needs him, day or night.  He is a strong advocate for pastoral care.  Just call his cell at 610-618-0304 and he will be wherever you need him.

Adult Sunday School – Adult Sunday School is back!  We are discussing what it means to be a Lutheran.  Class is held downstairs in the Social Hall at 10:15 am following the church service.  We are currently discussing what it means to be a Lutheran and the discussion is very lively, goes off topic at times, but offers a great opportunity to learn.  Pastor Terry can really make you think.  Join us!

Winter Roundup

Youth & Family Night – October 25th – Trunk or Treat - What a night!  We tried to keep count of the kids who came for Trunk or Treat and to grab a hot dog … but it was too busy!  What a great time everybody had!  Our thanks to all who decorated their cars and for the candy donations!

October 26th – Celebrating Lena Lrenker’s 90th Birthday – Following the church service on October 26th, we joined together in the Social Room downstairs to celebrate Lena’s 90th birthday … surprise Lena

November 9th – Baptism of Gabrielle Paige (Gabby) Brosious – Our Church family rejoices as Gabrielle (Gabby) Paige Brosious is welcomed into God’s family through the sacrament of baptism.

Youth & Family Night – November 22nd –

Friendsgiving – What a delicious supper!  Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes … the works!  We made Christmas ornaments to decorate Pastor Terry’s Christmas Tree … he promised pizza!

December 6th - Pizza Party at Parsonage – As promised at Youth & Family Night on November 22nd, if the kids helped him decorate his Christmas tree, Pastor Terry would give a pizza party.  The kids brought their DIY Christmas ornaments and filled his tree.  Not only pizza, but hot chocolate too!

December 24th – 2 pm & 7 pm – We had 2 Christmas Eve services so that all might have the opportunity to welcome the birth of Christ.

December 30th – Reception of New Member -

 Please welcome Bret Brosious as our newest member and a blessed addition to our family of faith.

FUTURE HAPPENINGS

February 18th Ash Wednesday services – 2 pm & 7 pm

Youth & Family Night – February 28th-  5 pm – Game Night and Build A Hoagie

March 28th – 7:30 pm – Easter Egg Hunt by Flashlight

March 29th – Palm Sunday service at 9 am; coloring eggs downstairs following service for the outreach meals

April 2nd – Maundy Thursday services – 2 pm & 7 pm

April 3rd – Good Friday service – 7 pm

April 5th – Easter Sunrise Service – 6:30 am followed by breakfast downstairs in the Social Hall; 2nd service at 10 am

April 25th – Youth & Family Night – Craft Night

May 23rd – Youth & Family Night – Planting Flowers

THIS & THAT

Blankets, Mugs and Cookbooks are still available.   Contact any member of Council.   

Weekly Communion – St. Peter’s is now offering Holy Communion weekly every Sunday at 9 am.  We are also now offering sparkling cider in addition to wine for those who prefer no alcohol.  As you approach the communion table, we ask that you cross your hands over your chest to signal that you prefer sparkling cider.

Email Addresses for Contact-We are continuing to collect email contact information in an effort to keep in contact with all of you via email.  This would allow us to send you updated info, reminders or new

events that are planned.  The quarterly Newsletter will still be mailed to you. Please send your email address to our church email at stpeterlcmc@outlook.com

Livestreaming Services – We continue to livestream our Sunday service on Facebook.  We also are transferring these service videos to our YouTube channel which can be found on our website at stpeterredcross.com

Prayer List

Please read over the prayer list to see if there is anyone on the list that you are aware can be removed or you wish to have added.

Sherrie Bernard

Sandy Bobb

Ed Boyer (Linda B)

Haley Brauer (Anthony J)

Family of Jim Brown (Celeste F)

Maureen and Dan Coleman

Carl Criley (Doyle F)

Tom and Collin Deppen

Linda Derck (Evie)

Angie Edminson (Celeste F)

Dan Ferster (Sue F)

Sue Ferster (Dan F)

Angie French (Audrey E)

Darlene French (Audrey E)

Michael Fuhrman

Scott Hauser

Kimberly Hayes

Anthony Julio, Jr (Celeste F)

Sandra Kieffer

Shane Kieffer

Ken Klassa (Cathy E)

Greg Klock (Doris K)

Pauline Kohl (Tina N)

Reggie “Frenchie” LaChance

       (Dave H)

Diana LaChance (Dave H)

Ken and Ranae Lahr

Tim Landis (Sharon B)

John Masser (Doyle F)

Angie Meadows

Terry Pascolini

Jennifer Paul (Celeste F)

Harry Rebuck

Jim Reiner

Sandy Reiner

Deana Schwartz

Kay Smith (Anna H)

Jordan Smith (Celeste F)

Sandy Snyder

Pastor Terry

Colyton Wagner

Karen Wallize (Celeste F)

Lisa Wiggens (Anna H)

Nancy Williard

Raun Wilson (Celeste F)

Diane Wolfe (Audrey E)

Gary Wolfe (Audrey E)