Announcements (10-25-26)
Welcome!
David defeated Goliath, escaped Saul, and witnessed God's faithfulness for decades. So why did he still struggle to trust God?
Maybe the same reason we do.
If you’ve ever felt guilty about not trusting the Lord like David, discover God’s mercy today.
Weekly Prayer Project
We are in week 43 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. Return and rest!
Fall Festival - this Thursday
We will be hosting our Annual Fall Festival on October 29th at 5:00pm. You are invited for a festive evening of dinner, crafts, and classroom trick-or-treating! This year, we will be having another chili cook-off! Do you have a famous recipe you’d love to share? Sign up to bring your best pot of chili or soup for everyone to enjoy. Guests will vote for their favorite, and the winning dish will be crowned Chili Champion 2026! Proceeds for the voting will go toward our gym renovation fund.
Dress up - or just come and enjoy the children’s costumes.
Jellyfish: An Unlabeled Theatre Co. Production
Unlabeled Theatre is thrilled to announce the U.S. premiere of JELLYFISH by Ben Weatherill.
Agnes and her daughter Kelly have walked the same stretch of Skegness Beach every day for 15 years. They devour ice cream, hunt for crabs and watch as things mysteriously vanish along the shoreline. But when Kelly meets Neil, their cozy world soon begins to unravel. With her mum struggling to understand the needs of a maturing daughter with Down syndrome, Kelly and Neil have to fight for their right to be together. While Agnes and Kelly drift further and further apart, an event is coming that will change all of their lives forever.
With a much smaller cast than most Unlabeled Theatre Company performances, it is very real and mature themed look at life through the eyes of a family going through life change.
Godly Homes…
where everyone stands on Biblical promises.
“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.” — Isaiah 54:13
We all face so much stress every day. Remind one another that God is a Promise Keeper. Click on the button and play this song 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 on Sundays morning at 10:45am in the Discipleship Room for a great discussion about prayer as we look at Jesus’ teaching.
Need peace around 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 trust God with every bill. 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.
Millions of Christians don’t vote.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. Issues important to Christians are on the ballot, yet many may choose to stay home. Statistics show an estimated 40 million Christians typically sit out elections. If believers would vote their values, America would be more closely aligned with Biblical principles.
Look at any church, any given Sunday. Half of that group is not registered to vote. And then split half of that again, so now we're down to a quarter. That's how many Christians who gather on any given Sunday are actually going to vote.
Baptism
What a joy to welcome James into God’s family. May the Lord’s blessing be upon the Diekman home. His parents are Traton & Rachel and his sponsors are Nicolle Riopelle & Jessica Donlon.
The family invites you to enjoy a piece of baptism cake following the service.
If you are interested in exploring baptism for you or your family, please complete a comment card and we will be in touch or speak with Pastor Mark today. He offers an opportunity to sit down together and discuss the sacrament of baptism.
Fall Volunteering
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. Got an hour?
Priority needs while the weather is nice:
Grab a shovel and lawn rake and move some gravel under the slides, ladders, and tire swing
Pull some weeks along the playground fence
clean the lower level windows - especially outside
sweep out the outdoor stairwell
Find a full list of projects needing attention by clicking the button below
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!
Thanks St. Peter’s Family!
LCEF Loves Church Workers
It’s Church Worker Appreciation Month, and we’re celebrating those who keep LCMS ministries running. This October, we're celebrating the pastors, teachers, musicians, creative directors, DCEs, DCOs, deaconesses, and every worker who shows up for their LCMS ministry, day in and day out.
Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) offers financial and wellness resources to equip church workers to navigate the realities of life in ministry work through every season. See how LCEF supports church workers year-round and how you as a church member can invest to support both our church & ECEC workers AND provide resources for congregations such as the facility improvement / roof loan we received. This is not a donation. Your money earns competitive interest while it supports the work of the church! Funds are invested and available in a similar way as through your bank or credit union:
Trust God…
There are days when financial worries are many. But God has promised to provide for all our needs. He assures us he feeds the sparrows and He certainly loves His children! And when we see His generosity in our lives, it is a response of faith that we share so that others spiritual and physcial needs are met as well.
To give today, 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 31 - Kevin Clarity
October 31 - The Lutheran Church (Reformation)
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.