News
Info Meeting for Holy Land Tour – July 23
Curious about the Holy Land Tour next April? Would you like a little more info? On Sunday, July 23, after worship (so about 10:15-11:00), we will have an information meeting about the Holy Land Tour. Pastor Schroeder has led two previous trips and can share more details about the tour. Come and find out more and get questions answered. No obligation. Even if you aren’t planning on going, you are still invited to see what the trip is about.
Memorial Service for Jim Rodehorst – July 29
On Saturday July 29, at 10:00 am, a memorial service will be held at St. Peter for our brother in Christ, Jim Rodehorst. Jim was called to his heavenly home on June 17 at the age of 76. A reception will follow at the Rodehorst home.
National Night Out – Tuesday August 1
We will host National Night Out from 6:00-8:00 pm. We will have ice cream and games for our neighborhood to encourage the neighbors to get to know each other and us. If your neighborhood is not hosting one of these events, please join us for this fun way to get to know our neighbors.
Connect Groups (July-September session)
We are starting another round of our Connect groups at St. Peter. The main purpose of Connect groups is to knit the people of St. Peter together so that they might share their lives as God’s Word directs them to. Sharing of one’s life can certainly happen in a Bible study. But it can happen in other ways as well. Thus, we have three types of Connect groups.
* Study groups—meets to study, discuss, and apply God’s Word
* Service groups—identifies ways to serve the church or specific people or groups
* Social groups—meet to enjoy recreational fellowship
If you want more info, pick up a handbook today in the entryway of church to get more details and see some examples. Brief training will be provided to help plan for a Connect group. Leading a group is not hard. Give it a try! If you didn’t start one in the last session, but had wanted to, here’s your chance. We will have a Connect Groups Fair after worship on June 18 for signing up.
* Study groups—meets to study, discuss, and apply God’s Word
* Service groups—identifies ways to serve the church or specific people or groups
* Social groups—meet to enjoy recreational fellowship
If you want more info, pick up a handbook today in the entryway of church to get more details and see some examples. Brief training will be provided to help plan for a Connect group. Leading a group is not hard. Give it a try! If you didn’t start one in the last session, but had wanted to, here’s your chance. We will have a Connect Groups Fair after worship on June 18 for signing up.
Pictorial Directory – Date Added
We have added an additional date for photos to be taken on Saturday, September 23, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are looking for as many members as possible to be included in the directory. If you have not already had your picture taken, be expecting a phone call to get you on the schedule! Or you may use the link on our website to sign up.
Donor Sought
Marlene Miller (a member here at St. Peter) has a son-in-law who is in need of a kidney. She has requested that St. Peter congregation be informed in case there is someone who might be willing to be a kidney donor. If there is anyone who is interested in helping with this cause or wants more information, please speak with Marlene.
EHV New Testament and Psalms on Sale
Northwestern Publishing House will release the English Heritage Version (EHV) New Testament and Psalms this summer. The new translation will feel both fresh and familiar to readers. The readable style of the EHV will help readers understand clearly what God is revealing to them through his Word. The EHV New Testament and Psalms will be published in softcover for $14.99. If you would like to order a copy, please see the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the church entryway where you picked up a bulletin. If you have questions, please speak to Pastor Schroeder.
Holy Land Tour – April 16-25, 2018
Visit the Old Jerusalem (in Israel) before you go to the New Jerusalem (heaven)! A number people from St. Peter have expressed interest in taking a tour of the Holy Land. A trip is being planned for April 16-25, 2018. The itinerary includes a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, visiting the Jordan River, the village of Bethlehem, the city of Jerusalem and all its sites, the Garden of Gethsemane, other biblical sites, tour guide and private bus, 4-star hotel stays, and outstanding breakfast and supper buffet meals. Information sheets with itinerary and pricing are on the table in front of the church office. A digital copy can be seen at the website. Feel free to pass along this info to others who may be interested in going. If you’d like a visual glimpse of what it’s like to go on a tour of the Holy Land, check out the video.
Share-a-Meal Program
The Care Committee is starting a Share-a-Meal Program to help members from our church that may be experiencing temporary setbacks. The program would provide meals to these members and their families. If you would like to support this program, you can donate a meal, money to be used for the meals or restaurant gift cards. Please contact Deacon Schroeder if you would like more information.
