Announcements (2-15-26)
The Weekly Prayer Project
In 2026 we launched into "The Weekly Prayer Project" - a challenge to journal, pray, reflect and connect with God. Discover what God is doing in your life through a Scriptural promise each week. He hears, He notices, He listens, He answers.
Week 7: WAIT EXPECTANTLY
If you are attending our in-person service, be sure to pick up a book at the Welcome Center or request one at prayer@stpetersedina.org. Stop at the Welcome Center after worship to also get a gift bag filled with appreciation for you being here (and information about St. Peter’s.) Take a minute to complete a Connect Card in the seat back and leave it at the Welcome Center so we can welcome you with a gift.
If you are connecting online, fill out a Digital Connect Card so we know you were with us and can provide answers to any questions you may have. Please worship with us again soon.
Ash Wednesday
Too often sin is seen as an external problem “out there” that needs to be dealt with, not as an internal problem within us; and while it is important not to indulge in self-pity, it is important to engage in true confession.
Ash Wednesday is the start of the church season known as Lent. It is time for reflection, for confession, for prayer. Gather with other sinners for a traditional organ service here at St. Peter’s on Wednesday, February 18, at 6:30pm. It will include an optional imposition of ashes as a sign that we are in need of Christ’s forgiveness provided upon the cross.
Funeral for Grace Anderson
We have perhaps lost our last certified elevator operator for Dayton's downtown Minneapolis. Grace Ann Sylvia Anderson was 95 years old. She was preceded in death by husband Warren "Swede" Anderson, and daughter Denise Anderson. Survived by son, Jeff (Sue Stovern) Anderson of Wayzata, MN. Long time member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church where she volunteered as an infant caregiver for many years. Holding and rocking the babies made her week.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 17 at 11am at St. Peter's with visitation one hour prior. Memorials preferred to Concordia Language Villages with reference to Denise G Anderson Fund or St. Peter's Lutheran Church.
Sunday Bible Study 10:45am
This year we have a prayer focus. You are invited to spend some time on a deeper dive into prayer. There are many assumptions to be challenged to grasp prayer as a gift. We will have discussion and encouragement in your prayer life around a video teaching by Michael DeFazio, professor New Testament theology at Ozark Christian College. We will explore how to pray, what to pray, answer questions about prayer, and engage in many other topics surrounding prayer, in order to expand your knowledge of communicating with our Father.
Grab some coffee and a treat and join us after worship in the Discipleship Room just to the right as you leave the sanctuary. All are welcome.
STP KIDS Busy Bags
We’re excited to share something new for our kids! We’ve created some new STP KIDS Busy Bags to help little hands stay engaged during service. These bags are packed with fun and helpful items like a “Mr. Pop” fidget, LCD writing tablet, a book, and other fidget toys to keep busy hands occupied. We’re excited to offer these as a way to support kids and families during service.
What is Jesus doing around you?
Ready to inspire and encourage others? Jesus is writing a story every day. Tell about what the Lord is doing around you. Did someone ask you a faith question? Did you have an opportunity to show love to a neighbor or a friend? It can be something huge or something very small. A random act of kindness that you were prompted to do? A discussion with a stranger? Share the story. When you do, your Christian friends will be motivated and ready to watch for what Jesus is doing in their lives too. He is up to something right now!!!
Use the online form by clicking the button below. You and the person you have in mind can be anonymous. We would love to hear about it.
Contribute in the Basket, Online, or by Mail
We encourage you to join us in the excitement of generous giving and watch what God is doing in our community and around the world. There is a basket just inside the main entryway if you would like to contribute - go to the giving options on the website by clicking the button below. Perhaps you want to support our ongoing ministry, give to the Mission Fund, or specifically help with the Facility Fund, the Gym Fund, or the Raise the Roof Campaign. Wherever and however you give, you will partner with God to bless others.
Together we meet families at the intersection of faith and real life.
Upcoming Birthdays
Feb 15 - Amanda Arens
Feb 16 - Helen Schultz
Feb 16 - Wilder Anderson
Feb 17 - Stephanie Klasi
Feb 20 - Paul Jogunoori
Feb 21 - Berniece Ruthenbeck
Feb 22 - Arianne Jogunoori
Feb 22 - Tessa Yeager
Feb 27 - Roya Bordthauser
Mar 1 - Mark Shockey
If your birthday is in the next two weeks and you are missing from this list, fill out a connect card and share your birthday so that your St. Peter’s family of faith can life you up to the Lord.