Announcements (11-2-25)
Joining Jesus on His Mission
In these next weeks, we want to alter the way you see your life as a follower of Jesus. It is time to join Jesus!
If you are attending our in-person service, be sure to stop at the Welcome Center after worship to get a gift bag filled with appreciation for you being here (and information). Please 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.
New Story Opportunity
Ready to inspire and encourage others? Tell a story about what the Lord is doing in your life. Did you have a moment where Jesus was at work 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 your story. When you do, your Christian friends will be motivated and ready to watch for what Jesus is doing in their lives too.
Mission Study - Sunday Mornings
You are welcome to join us for a discussion of the Joining Jesus on His Mission book on Sunday mornings at 10:45am in the Discipleship Room. We will go through Pastor Greg & Susan Finke’s book, so be sure to pick up a copy on the Welcome center and bring the book with you. We will view a video by the authors each week to kick off our discussion.
What makes this so powerful is that when we notice Jesus is at work around us, we have a story. And that story encourages and will help others in the class not only celebrate with you but be better prepared to see what Jesus is doing themselves. How empowering is that? Know this: Jesus is busy getting the attention of those in your “neighborhoods.” So, are you ready to be an everyday missionary? It is much, much easier than you think.
St. Peter’s is investing in you as a missionary. Pick up a copy free of charge today.
Joining Jesus as a Family
The next part of our “Joining Jesus” series begins next Sunday, November 9, and will run through the Holidays. It is called “Joining Jesus as a Family.” God has blessed His creation through families. We all have one. Some great memories - some not so great. But God continues to bless us through families. Christian parents want to raise their children to be life-long followers of Jesus. But many parents watch their children grow up, leave home, and then walk away from the faith. What went wrong? And how can a new generation of parents avoid the same result?
The messages through November and December will help you weave Jesus’ discipleship process into the rhythm of your family’s everyday life in very practical ways. How to live the fulfilling life of a Jesus-follower as a parent, grandparent, foster parent, family member, volunteer, mentor, friend.
Memorial Service for Paul Nagel
After a long battle with dementia, Paul Nagel was called to his heavenly home. Paul loved his last months at the Veterans Home in South Minneapolis.
A memorial service will be held at St. Peter’s on Saturday, November 8. Visitation 10am / Service 11am. Please plan to join the Nagel family and our St. Peter’s family as we give thanks to God for Paul’s life and service. Vonnie and family have invited you to join them at the luncheon following the memorial service.
Paul was 89 years old. Paul and Vonnie were married in 1957. They have been active at St. Peter’s serving in various roles and ministries for a generation.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Thanksgiving Brunch - Sunday November 23rd
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 105
It is time to give thanks. You are invited to join us the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving for a pot blessing meal. Bring a dish to share. A lunch staple, a breakfast favorite, some fruit, some dessert. The variety is what makes the thanksgiving great!
It will be an opportunity to celebrate together with friends new and old, followed by a facility workday (good way to burn off those calories!)
Sign up on the sheet on the Welcome Center.
$940 of Chili!
What an exciting night. Children were in costume, adults showed up hungry, and there were 14 crockpots of chili and soups. People pitched in $1 bills to vote for their favorite recipes. There were crafts and classroom trick or treating. Last Thursday was such a success! Thanks to our many church families who joined the fun and those who brought a crock pot full of love. 940 $1 bills will be used for the painting phase of the gym renovation.
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 near the main entryway if you would like to contribute or 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 or the Gym Fund. 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.
Government Shut-Down
Maybe you don’t notice anything different. Some do. As federal government offices close, finding a live people to help, or process paperwork is rare. it can make a difference in the amount of funding that goes to states - which effects certain types of assistance. Like food stamps.
We have two families caught in the midst of transitions - right when the shut-down began - so they must wait. Would you be willing to step in and help? Make a donation of any size to Family Care Ministry and we will make sure it reaches God’s children who need assistance. Thanks for your thoughtfulness.
Facility Fund
Donations to our facility fund are currently enabling us to make payments on the roof. Last spring we replaced our 30 year old roof at a cost of almost $375,000. This was financed through current donations to the Facility Fund, cash reserves of $200,000, and a $150,000 short term LCEF Ministry Improvement loan.
Your donation helps with monthly loan payments and ongoing improvement to the gymnasium. Please use a Facility Fund envelope near the offering basket as you enter the sanctuary, or donate online designating your gift as “Facility Fund.” You can make a one time gift, set up a regular automatic donation (you have control to change or stop the giving at any time). Consider a gift of stock or mandatory retirement spending directed to St. Peter’s. Thank you for helping our ministry for our community and the next generation.
Church Leader Elections
Are you ready to serve in church leadership? We have openings on the St. Peter’s Board of Directors. Nominations for Congregational President and for a Board member at large (no specific responsibility) are now open. If you would like to nominate someone, please send the name to secretary@stpetersedina.org. The term is for 2 years with about 10 Zoom meetings a year and participation in other St. Peter’s events.
Then join us during the Voters’ Assembly on Sunday, November 16 at 11:00am to elect and carry out other church business.
Operation Christmas Child
St. Peter’s will be partnering with Operation Christmas Child to deliver great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children all around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes. Each box packed full of quality toys, school supplies, and personal care items becomes a tangible expression of God's immense love for each child. For many, it is their first gift ever! You can even pack a box online HERE for $30 (let us know if you do one online so we can include it in our count!) Collection day is Sunday, November 23.
Fall is for… Learning!
Ready to grow in your faith? How about using video tools? St. Peter’s provides you with access to 25,000 + videos on a variety of Bible studies, faith building entertainment, and wholesome kids videos. You can stream on your computer or any device. And did we mention there are no commercials?
Upcoming Birthdays
November 5 - Lindsey Coonen
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.
Miss Church?
When you can’t be with us, be sure to visit our website to watch this week’s message. The recorded message is usually very similar to the live message on Sunday morning. It is released at 5pm every Saturday. It is by demand - which means you can listen any time you want. And if you miss a message in a series you can get caught up. (Be sure to click on “subscribe” to see new messages when released).
The most watched message of this series? “Joining Jesus - with a Broken Heart.”
Christian ECEC Teacher Position
St. Peter’s Early Childhood Education Center has an immediate opening for a teacher qualified educator in a classroom float role for 30-35 hours a week.
In addition, the number of 3 yr olds will increase and we will expand our Busy Bee Classroom and need a teacher aide in the future.
Please join us in prayer that the Lord would guide us to our next compassionate teacher. If you are aware of a potential candidate, please pass along this information.
Early Childhood Openings
We have a spots open for a 3, 4, and 5 yr old in our Preschool and Pre-K programs. Our professional early childhood teachers incorporate learning through play and rigorous academics here at St. Peter’s. Our students go on to accomplish great things and enjoy school - well prepared for kindergarten and beyond.
Pray that God will give us the opportunity, privilege, and responsibility to meet families at the intersection of faith and real life and that we might be able share the Good Shepherd’s love with precious lambs.