Announcements (10-4-26)
Welcome!
Detergent does a pretty good job of getting dirty clothes clean. But what about the stains that settle deep within our hearts? David's prayer in Psalm 51 points us to the Savior who blots out our sins, washes away our guilt, and purifies our hearts. Take some time to reflect on the life-changing gift of God's mercy and remember that in Christ, you are truly and completely Washed Clean.
Weekly Prayer Project
We are in week 40 in our year-long prayer guides. Remember, all the messages in this series are available on the St. Peter’s YouTube Channel.
Pick up a complimentary copy of the Prayer Project to take with you. Our desire is for you to discover the power of a life of prayer!
Watch/listen to the current or previous messages on your own at a convenient time. Perfect for a walk or listening during a long commute. Start or end the day with a little reflection and prayer.
Godly Homes…
where we talk about being washed clean on the outside and the inside!
"And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on his name.” — Acts 22:16
Bath times, laundry times, and hand-washing times are all important in a home. And when it comes to having a clean heart, baptism assures us that all our sins have been washed clean. Affirm your baptism in your home this week!
St. Peter’s is praying for our family of faith because your home is located at the intersection of faith & real life.
The Lord’s Prayer Bible Study - Sunday Mornings
Many of us have memorized the Lord’s prayer. But what do the words mean?
If this is the only prayer Jesus taught his followers to pray, it’s worth knowing what it is we are praying! This 6 session study, with video, will take you line by line through this prayer, to discover the meaning and power of each word.
You’ll never pray this prayer the same again!
Join us beginning TODAY on Sundays morning at 10:45am in the Discipleship Room.
“Yes, Jesus loves me.”
On Monday, the Thalken family gathered to celebrate Alexis’ life and her faith. The message of the service was the powerful children’s song we have sung for generations:
Jesus loves me this I know,
For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong
They are weak, but He is strong!
Each one of us can rest assured in the comfort that Jesus loves me. As we gathered to remember Alexis, we stood upon the Biblical promise of Jesus’ eternal love.
Please continue to lift up the Thalkens in prayer and to encourage Melissa, Greg, and Gabby in the weeks ahead. View Alexis’ memorial service:
Prayer & Support for Ms Ima
One of our Early Childhood Education Center, Ms. Ima, has blocked and inflamed lymph nodes and has been diagnosed with cancerous lumps in her chest, underarm area, and brain. She began radiation treatments over the last weeks. Even with everything she is going through, Ms. Ima is determined to continue working because being with her students makes her feel better, which says so much about who she is and how much she loves her students. Ms. Ima has made such a lasting impact on our families that parents set up a GoFundMe for her. It is such a sweet indicator of just how loved she is by our St. Peter’s community and how much of an impact the servant of God has made on Students and families.
Remote Control Racing Ministry on Thursdays
For several years, St. Peter’s has reached our to our community to provide a youth program that provides mentorship, fun, faith development, and learning about cars.
6-16 year olds are welcome to participate. This is a free weekly program that runs for two 8-week seasons. Stop in the gym at 6:30pm to get registered or just come check it out. We are thrilled to have some new students and adult volunteers from the former Burnsville chapter. There is still room for the young racers you know!
Ask Pastor Mark if you have questions - he is one of the weekly leaders. Stop down in the Racing Room downstairs (Rm #005) to check out some of the RC equipment.
How are your finances?
It is an honest question. Call it the economy; call it poor money management; call it temptation; call it lack of restraint; call it an opportunity that was just too good to pass up. There are many reasons you may have concerns about your personal finances. What about higher interest rates? What about having enough for retirement? What about credit card debt that seem impossible to pay down?
We want to help the St. Peter’s community. We have held Financial Peace University classes in the past and are assessing “interest” in offering a weekly Financial Peace University class this fall. Many families today are carrying financial stress, and this course—built on biblical principles of stewardship—provides practical tools for budgeting, saving, eliminating debt, and building a stronger financial foundation.
If you or your family would benefit from a Christ‑centered approach to managing finances, let us know if you are interested in learning more about attending this biblically-based class that’s helped millions beat debt, build wealth, and give like never before, please let us know. No need to be concerned - the Shockeys first took it in the midst of struggling with debt while raising a family. Mark & Joann admit they continually need to keep an eye on their finances! Join them as they facilitate this class.
Continue to Pray for St. Peter’s Students!
We have given them a solid faith foundation through our Early Childhood Education Center & STP KIDS. Every day children face challenges that require them to rely upon the Lord. Please pray for our students in schools all around the metro. May they be attentive and kind. May they be kept safe and challenged. May they set an example of Godly living and patience.
Learn more about our weekly STP KIDS program on our website:
Facility Workday Success
”Look! No more marker mess on the STP KIDS table!” It was one of 11 projects that the team completed during the Facility Work Day on Saturday.
A big thank you to Avery & Sophie, along with Emma, Alex, Jason, Chris S., Mark, Todd, and Ling who showed up this past week to work on facility projects.
We are blessed with a wonderful facility with all its nooks and crannies, working and non-working aspects. It is amazing what a little effort can accomplish. And when we were finished, it smelled… so clean!
When you see something, you are most welcome to fix it, straighten it, clean it, replace it. Do it immediately, or stop back anytime. We keep a list of interior & exterior projects you can put some effort into whenever works in your schedule. We will happily provide access! Find a list of projects needing attention below.
Thanks St. Peter’s Family!
God is at work all around us…
Our desire is to join Jesus on His mission in our neighborhoods and in our country. Through your offerings, we make Christ known throughout our community - and around the globe.
If you want to join us, go to the giving options on the website by clicking the button below. Wherever and however and whenever you give, you will partner with God to bless others.
Together we meet families at the intersection of faith and real life.
Upcoming Birthdays
October 4 - Steven Moll
October 4 - Walter Strobel
October 5 - Pamela Mossey
October 5 - William Wasmund
October 7 - Jennifer Brackett
October 9 - Gabrielle Thalken
October 12 - Thomas Spinner
October 14 - Richard Licht
October 18 - Camila Marie Mendez
October 18 - Emilia Guiney
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 lift you up to the Lord.