St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church Growing Disciples for Jesus 11 Ogden Court, Huntington Station, NY 11746 (631) 423-1013 [email protected] Website: stpetersli.org the Rev. Frank L. Nelson, Pastor

Easter Day/The Resurrection of Our Lord April 20, 2014

WELCOME! We rejoice to have you join our prayer YOGA CLASS: Mondays at 7:00 PM - All level today. If you are a visitor, sign our guest book in the practitioners are welcome. All proceeds from a suggested narthex and let the pastor know so that he may greet you. donation of $8.00 - $10.00 per class will go to fund Tres Know that you are always welcome among us! Hearing Dias scholarships. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a devices are available, as are large print worship resources. yoga mat and water. Speak to an usher if they might assist you and inform an usher if you would like to receive communion in the pew. This Week’s Daily Readings… Monday: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21, Colossians 3:5-11; IN OUR PRAYERS: We encourage you to name loved Tuesday: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, Exodus 15:1-18, ones aloud during appropriate times at prayers. Please call Colossians 3:12-17; Wednesday: Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24, the church office to request names to be listed in the Joshua 3:1-7, Matthew 28:1-10; Thursday: Psalm 16, bulletin. Names are listed for two weeks, and may be Song of Solomon 2:8-15, Colossians 4:2-5; Friday: Psalm continued by your request. 16, Song of Solomon 5:9—6:3, 1Corinthians 15:1-11; Prayers for Healing are requested for (members in bold Saturday: Psalm 16, Song of Solomon 8:6-7, John 20:11- type): Wally Allison, Lillian Andresen (friend of Chris & 20. Next Sunday’s readings and psalm for the Second Craig Carlson), Judy Bollinger (mother of Jacqui Jensen), Sunday of Easter: Acts 2:14a, 22-32, Psalm 16, 1Peter Anne Boyle (Susan Boyle’s mother in law), Joyce Cocchi 1:3-9, John 20:19-31. (Carol Lind’s cousin), Bud Cooper, Jake Crisher (Sue Manning’s father), Kathleen Duffy (Laura Befumo’s St. Peter’s now has a SPACE USAGE TEAM! This team friend), Caroline Empringham, Terry Furchert, Carol processes all requests for renting space at St. Peter’s. If Gallagher (Paul Schmelter’s friend), Steve Gilmore, you are interested in hosting an event in our gym or any of Ellen Gramse, Jo Geissinger (Mary Sporre’s friend), the rooms available at St. Peter’s, please contact the Sergio Hojraj (Laura Befumo’s friend), Marilyn Liebe, Church office at 423-1013 for all the details. James Mazzei (Muriel Ryan & Doreen Buckman’s father), Christa McCune (Kaethe Koeppl’s daughter), Maxine SERVING AT WORSHIP THIS WEEK… Pav, Karen Pisseri (Mary Sporre’s daughter), Miguel Easter Vigil: Roman, Hweitin Rossbach (Janis and Franklin’s 7:30 PM Jane Maresco, assisting minister daughter-in-law), Ann & Bill Samenko (Mary Sporre’s Karen Maresco, lector sister & brother-in-law), Karen Uzzi (Wally Allison’s Zachary Glidden, acolyte daughter), George & Audrey Werber (Judy Werber’s Easter Day: brother and sister-in-law), Linda Wykoff (Bill Brandine’s 10:00 AM Tracy Stewart-Flamenbaum, assisting minister sister) Bob Galler, Ashley Marciszyn, Jane Maresco + Lillian Sipel – Carillon Nursing Center and Doreen Buckman, lectors + Calvary, Hauppauge (pastoral vacancy) Matthew Haddock, crucifer + Christ, Islip Terrace (pastoral vacancy Elena Davis & Jasmine Haug, acolytes Next week… SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL classes meet each week Saturday: Donna Lange, assisting minister for children age 3 through grade 6. Shared gathering for Sunday, Chris Carlson, assisting minister students (and parents) is at 9:30 AM in the chapel before Cathy Meuser & Debbie Simpson, lectors children go to individual classes. (Classes will not meet on Maria Berdat, crucifer Easter Sunday.) Andrew Harrigan & Shawn McDonagh, acolytes

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION will be held next Sunday, th LAST WEEK’S NUMBERS… On Saturday we were 22 April 27 at the 10:00 AM service. at worship and on Sunday we were 177 at 10:00 AM worship and Sunday School. APRIL MISSION: We are collecting canned vegetables. Please place your donations in the FROM THE TREASURER: baskets and boxes in the narthex or outside the Offering Envelopes Last Week (4/13) Since 7/1/13 chapel. For questions or suggestions, contact Amount received $5,600 $223,812 Karen Maresco at [email protected] or 516-317-7519. Amount needed $6,246 $237,351 Over (Under) ($646) ($13,539) READ THROUGH THE BIBLE – the group meets at 8:00 PM on Thursdays. Adult Bible Study groups meet We count on your REGULAR OFFERINGS…Help us Wednesdays at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM. eat away at the deficit in our budget by making sure that your pledge or planned giving to the church is up to date. ADULT VOLUNTEERS are needed to help with FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY will be held again on June mowing our lawn. Contact Steve Haddock (424-0066) for th more information and to volunteer. 29 . Join us for a delicious brunch following worship. It’s the perfect opportunity to invite someone to share worship SENIOR LUNCHEON: The next luncheon will be held and Sunday brunch. The more the merrier. on Saturday, May 10th at 12:00 PM. Reserve your place by calling Deacon Donna Lange at 427-6565 by Tuesday, NURSERY PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION is May 6th. There’s always room for more. ongoing. Contact the Preschool Office at 423-9523 to register or to schedule a tour.

This summer, Vacation Bible School will be held from Frank and Clara Cooper by Frank, Diane, Laura, Emily August 18th to August 22nd. and Frank Cooper Fred and Barbara Schneider by Jeanne & William Perrone HEALING PRAYER: Those seeking the healing of Gale Crisher and Tina and John Meskoures by Sue body, mind or spirit (for oneself or for a loved one) are Manning and Trif Meskoures encouraged to make regular use of this ministry that Gene Fells by Boettger-Smolich family includes the laying on of hands, prayer and anointing. It is Grace Gill by Lester Schlumpf offered on any Sunday (or Saturday) after worship to Grandparents and great-grandparents by Phillip, Mary anyone who requests it of the pastor. Beth, Mason, Gunnar and Colton Kraese Harry Skauvold by Christine and Craig Carlson PASTOR NELSON (who answers to “Pastor Frank” as Henry DeRossi by Frank, Diane, Laura, Emily and Frank well) generally has office hours 9:00 AM to Noon Cooper weekdays when he can be reached through the Church Herbert Schubert by Donna and Louie Lange Office. His home phone # is (631) 470-4642; his cell # is In memory of loved ones by the Marescos (516) 841-8423; and his email address is Janet Santiago by Bill and Marieanne Wason [email protected]. Do not hesitate to be in touch if John and Clara Peymann by Bill and Marieanne Wason there are pastoral needs. Joan Perrone by Jeanne and William Perrone June Williamson by Bill and Marieanne Wason GIFTS were given to St. Peter’s Sunday School in loving Leslie Schubert by Donna and Louie Lange memory of Julia Grammerstorf by Mary Sporre; and to St. Louis Lange Sr. by Donna and Louie Lange Peter’s Memorial Fund in loving memory of Dorothy Louise Lind by John Lind Prokop by Judy and Silvestro Spilabotte; Frances Mari Kennedy by the DePalo family Minutella; Mike Ferry; and St. Peter’s Altar Guild. Marie Henneborn by the Freire and Davis families Miriam and Steine Walker and Diane Jensen by Mike, Jacqui and Mack Jensen Mom and Grandma and our Dads and Grandpas love Harold, Dorothy, Kerin, Harry, Colleen and Daniel Mother and Father by Ludmela Bode My cousin Magret Gaul by Hannelore Born SUNDAY, APRIL 20 My husband, Jim and other loved ones by Wally Allison Easter Sunday My husband Walter by Hannelore Born Jubilate Choir Rehearsal 8:45 AM Our wonderful parents/grandparents and sister/aunt – Holy Communion (in sanctuary) 10:00 AM George/Leora, Frank/Amy and Carol by Michael, MONDAY, APRIL 21 Aurelia and Chris Daddura Prayer Gathering 6:00 PM Parents Jo. and Herman Wientjes by Betty and Ralph Yoga Class 7:00 PM Lombardi TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Richard Hiller by Evelyn Hiller Council Meeting 7:00 PM Richard & Elizabeth Jackson by Gary & Irene Eisenhuth WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 Richard Petrasek by Evelyn Petrasek Adult Bible Study 11:00 AM Ruth and Fred Duhrels by the Ryan family Confirmation Classes (7 & 8 grades) 6:30 PM Ruth and Raymond Carlson by Christine & Craig Carlson Adult Bible Study 7:30 PM Ruth Lange by Donna and Louie Lange THURSDAY, APRIL 24 Stella DeDora by the DePalo family Family Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM Read through the Bible 8:00 PM In honor of: FRIDAY, APRIL 25 Bill and Pauline Eagen for your gifts of love by your SATURDAY, APRIL 26 children and grandchildren Holy Communion (in chapel) 5:30 PM Judy Bollinger by Mike, Jacqui and Mack Jensen SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Kate Skauvold by Christine and Craig Carlson Second Sunday of Easter Our children Louis, Michael and Andrea and grand- Jubilate Choir Rehearsal 8:45 AM daughter Lillian by Donna and Louie Lange Sunday School 9:30 AM To the glory of the Risen Christ by the Marescos Worship with First Holy Communion (in sanctuary) 10:00 AM In thanksgiving for:

Abigail Bingham by Sue Manning and Trif Meskoures All of God’s blessing by Muriel and Liam Ryan THE FLOWERS in the chancel are Family by Ron and Pat Nielsen presented to the glory of Christ our Savior Family and friends by Gerry Bove in loving memory of: Family and friends by Marie and Paul Case God’s many blessings by Donna and Louie Lange Alice & Russell Van Houten by their daughter Shirley Our grandparents Ann and Manny Nunes by Erin and Van Houten Kayla Nunes Bill and Ethel Wason by Bill and Marieanne Wason The blessings of family and friends by the Marescos Conrad (Conny) Koch (Linda’s brother) by Linda Huber The love of God by Barbara and Richard Harris and family Dear departed family members, relatives and friends by Ruth and Peter Fershtman Dear loved ones by Betty and Ralph Lombardi

Dorothy Prokop by Franklin and Janis Rossbach Dorothy Schlumpf by Lester Schlumpf Edward Eisenhuth by Gary and Irene Eisenhuth Courtesy of A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home Ester and Frank McMurray by Jeff, Dawn, Erin and Kayla 1380 New York Ave. (Corner of Pulaski) Huntington Station, NY 11746 Nunes Telephone 423-2185 Florence Schubert by Donna and Louie Lange www.jacobsenfuneral.com