The word “saint” has been used by the church in several ways. In
Scripture it refers to believers on earth. We are made saints by
our faith – not by being “good persons.” (Romans
1:7;
Acts 9:32;
Matthew 27:52)
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church & School is named after Simon later
called Peter by Jesus. (Translated from Petros = rock) As
our logo shows, may our faith also be built upon the "Rock" of which
Jesus speaks in
Matthew 16 where Peter
tells Jesus, "You are the Christ (Messiah), the Son of the Living
God."
Peter was a disciple of the Lord and a great servant who shared his
faith so often. Yet, he was so very human and sinful. When we read
about Peter in the Bible we see how the Lord’s forgiveness changes
lives.
Feel free to click on the
Bible verses below to
review the ministry and faith of St. Peter, the namesake of our
congregation. You will discover that the Disciple Peter was quite
like us -- he spoke without thinking and seemed to be able to mess
things up -- that is until Jesus got a hold of him! What does
Peter’s personal ministry mission say about our mission as God’s
people?
Matthew 4:19
Matthew 14:29-31
Matthew 16:13-19
Matthew 16:21-23
Matthew 18:21-22
Matthew 26:41
Mark 11:21-24
Luke 24:12
John 6:68
John 21:15-17
Acts 2:38-41
Acts 3:6-8
Acts 4:19-20
Acts 5:29
Acts 10:9
Acts 10:44
1 Peter 5:10-11
2 Peter 1:5-8
