1803 Hwy 1431 W Marble Falls, TX 78654 830 693-2253 [email protected]www.stpetersmarblefalls.org SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:15 & 10:45am Sunday School—9:30am 2018 Newsletter www.buldingtobless.org Together, BOLDLY BOLDLY BOLDLY BOLDLY living and sharing God’s grace with all. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 6th Annual “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday October 14, 2018 This is our 6 th Annual Event. “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) - one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Since 2013, thousands of ELCA congregations have participated in this opportunity, and have dedicated one day to serve communities in ways that share the love of God with all people. Who can participate? EVERYONE!! There will be projects onsite and offsite. We’ll have projects for young children, youth, and adults. Please join us on October 14th for one Together Together Together Together service, at 9:00am. Wear any St. Peter’s or Lutheran shirt you have! Watch your weekly inserts for more information. A list of projects and our schedule can be found on page 8. A New School Year, A New Name Blessings in a Backpack has truly been a blessing for years to children of the Marble Falls schools, providing students who are faced with food insecurity in their lives, a package of non-perishable foods to help them through the weekends when they don't have access to the nutrition they receive from free or reduced price meals at their schools. This ministry continues under a new name, St. Peter's Blessings, as our congregation reaches out in service to our community. A Board has been formed and confirmed by our Council and work is already under way with the first delivery of food packs going out this week for 140 students of MFISD. The support for this ministry by members of St. Peter's has always been wonderful and we continue to look forward to that support. For any contributions you may make by check we ask that you make the check to St. Peter's Lutheran Church and in the memo line write Blessings. Board members of St. Peter's Blessings are Carol Leighton, Cal Clausen, Dennis Reed, Jan Starkey, and Linda Burling and we'd be happy to answer any questions or hear comments you may care to make. ST. PETER’S BLESSINGS
Together, BOLDLYBOLDLYBOLDLYBOLDLY living and sharing God’s grace with all.
St. Peter’s
Lutheran Church
6th Annual “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday October 14, 2018
This is our 6th Annual Event. “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America (ELCA) - one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Since 2013, thousands of ELCA congregations have participated in this opportunity, and have dedicated one day to serve communities in ways that share the love of God with all people.
Who can participate? EVERYONE!! There will be projects onsite and offsite. We’ll have projects for young children, youth, and adults.
Please join us on October 14th for one TogetherTogetherTogetherTogether service, at 9:00am. Wear any St. Peter’s or Lutheran shirt you have!
Watch your weekly inserts for more information.
A list of projects and our schedule can be found on page 8.
A New School Year, A New Name
Blessings in a Backpack has truly been a blessing for years to children of the Marble Falls schools, providing students who are faced with food insecurity in their lives, a package of non-perishable foods to help them through the weekends when they don't have access to the nutrition they receive from free or reduced price meals at their schools.
This ministry continues under a new name, St. Peter's Blessings, as our congregation reaches out in service to our community. A Board has been formed and confirmed by our Council and work is already under way with the first delivery of food packs going out this week for 140 students of MFISD. The support for this ministry by members of St. Peter's has always been wonderful and we continue to look forward to that support. For any contributions you may make by check we ask that you make the check to St. Peter's Lutheran Church and in the memo line write Blessings. Board members of St. Peter's Blessings are Carol Leighton, Cal Clausen, Dennis Reed, Jan Starkey, and Linda Burling and we'd be happy to answer any questions or hear comments you may care to make.
ST. PETER’S BLESSINGS
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A WORD FROM THE PASTOR “…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” When he had said this, as they were watching, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. While he was going and they were gazing up toward heaven, suddenly two men in white robes stood by them. They said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking up toward heaven?” - Acts 1:8-11
As their friend and pastor departs, the disciples find themselves looking up to heaven and wondering…”okay…now what?” Jesus left lots of departing words…from the great commission to go and baptize, to the call to be witnesses to all they have seen and heard. Yet, in the moment when departing finally comes, it is no easier to step toward what is next, even when the synod gives you a step-by-step transition process to guide you.
Pastor Casey has departed to her new call, given us a sending message on being “blessed to be a blessing,” and left us with grace-filled memories that have spanned the generations. Like the disciples, I wonder if we might learn more about who WE ARE CALLED TO BE in seeing another depart.
After Pastor Casey shared with me in early summer the possibility of taking a new call, I wondered where to look to make sense of this for me and us as St. Peter’s, because one of the great gifts and joys of ministry for me has been working alongside Pastor Casey. Eventually, I found my way to our purpose statement…Together, BOLDLY living and sharing God’s grace with all. I wondered if Pastor Casey’s own discernment was giving us all an image of what it looked like to live out our purpose statement…that “next” can be hard and filled with unknowns…that “next” will call us to new paths and places…that “next” will invite and challenge us to join God at work in a wider world…that living and sharing God’s grace will open us to BOLD new “nexts” with others.
Then I looked at our guiding values…and two of them really hit me: “God frees us to change and grow” and “all people need God’s love.” What if we see Pastor Casey taking a new call as a way of living out these values we hold dear…these values we have agreed together to put in play in our own lives? Part of me in that moment felt like I was holding a couple sticks of dynamite, because I saw how these values are dangerous to the status quo…that they will call us to live risky with love…and to free and send others not mournfully, but with the joy that comes from BEING the community of faith God has created and called us to be.
If you haven’t read or wondered about our purpose statement and guiding principles lately, I invite you take another look at them. They are more than just words for Sunday morning or for when we gather at 1803 Highway 1431 West. They are words that are gospel dynamite, to BOLDLY step toward what is next. Here is a link to get refreshed on our purpose statement and guiding principles: http://stpetersmarblefalls.org/about-st-peters/ I will be looking to these values & purpose often as we move prayerfully toward what’s next. Peace, Pastor Vanicek
REFORMATION SUNDAYREFORMATION SUNDAYREFORMATION SUNDAYREFORMATION SUNDAY———— October 28thOctober 28thOctober 28thOctober 28th
In 1517, Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Castle Church in
Wittenberg. That action sparked a series of reforms in theological understanding of grace, liturgical practice, accessibility of scripture in the common language, and much more. But the sixteenth-century Reformation was not a one-time event. Reformation is ongoing. The church of Christ always stands in need of reform. As in Luther's age, so in ours: God's word is alive, speaks truth, and surprises with grace. Ancient texts speak to contemporary contexts to enliven our faith. Christ's truth sets us free for mission and ministry in Jesus' name.
Help us celebrate by wearing red for this special day.
To Linda Burling for her help in the Church Office during the month of September.
To our NEW St. Peter’s Blessings board members, Carol Leighton, Cal Clausen, Dennis Reed, Linda Burling, & Jan Starkey.
To Anna Womack, Greg Murrell, & Shanna Murrell, for beginning the Blessing in a Backpack Program here at St. Peter’s.
In Our Prayers Carol Schroer Jenny Braeutigam Marshall Wilde Carolyn Selman Pat Magerkurth Fritze Rhoades Doris Tate Shanna Murrell Marci Wilde Chris Grazier Linda Williams Jerry Braeutigam Mary Posey Harold Brueckner Elna Wendler Mary Langehennig Bobby Norred Walter Molder DeLoris Fregien Paul Farrell Dave Bauer Walter Molder Rachel Hall Ann Huebner Sarah Holmes Ron Burke Megan McLoughlin Mae Watson Greg Chapman Gary Smith Lisa Williams Jamey Davis Cliff Jordan Judy Hegg Ken Litt Brad Collins Greg Butler
Thank you to St. Peter’s
Debbie & I thank you for your gift to the recently established Tiemann Endowment Fund for Leadership Development. We are honored that the synod created this endowment in recognition of 39 years of ministry and service in the Southwestern Texas Synod, including eighteen years in the Office of Bishop. Over those years it has become clear that the spiritual and professional development of lay and rostered leaders is integral to the mission of Christ’s Church. Your gift will allow future bishops to use the proceeds of this legacy to support that growth in perpetuity. (We sent $1,500.00 as part of an Endowment Fund Distribution)
God bless you for your gists, Ray & Debbie Tiemann
Dear St. Peter's Family, Thank you for the wonderful last Sunday at St. Peter's! I was truly touched by the outpouring of support not only for the past 15 years in this congregation but also for my future ministry at Triumphant Love. From the party, slideshow, and videos to the thoughtful gifts and cards, from the tearful goodbyes and special lunches to the choir's closing benediction and Snip Its quilt, I felt such love and gratitude for our work together. I am excited to use my spa day and relax! I can't wait to design my new stole, and I will think of you and give thanks for you each time I wear it. You have made a lasting impact on our family's faith journey, and we are grateful!
May God continue to bless you and the ministry you do together in Christ's name in the years to come!
We would like to thank the members of the choir and congregation for their words of sympathy, flowers, memorials and cards in the loss of Don's mother, Elsie. With kind regards, Don and Faith Trapp
PARISH NEWS
For Robert Womack and family in the loss of his mother, Lois Womack
For Nick and Shirley Bohmann in the loss of Karen Haverlah
For Dora Mae Lippe in the loss of her brother-in-law, Mar*n Lippe
Prayer of Thanksgiving for the birth ofPrayer of Thanksgiving for the birth ofPrayer of Thanksgiving for the birth ofPrayer of Thanksgiving for the birth of
Elizabeth Nichole Bramley, granddaughter of Robert & Anna Womack
Prayer of Thanksgiving for the marriage ofPrayer of Thanksgiving for the marriage ofPrayer of Thanksgiving for the marriage ofPrayer of Thanksgiving for the marriage of
Duncan Hicks & Amanda Ack
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WORSHIP & BIBLE STUDIES
IN & AROUND ST. PETER’S
This Is My Story, This Is My SongThis Is My Story, This Is My SongThis Is My Story, This Is My SongThis Is My Story, This Is My Song began Sunday, September 2nd
Many of us know this familiar and beloved chorus from “Blessed Assurance.” It speaks of a deeply held truth that “this story” that is the Bible is also our story and our song. “Blessed Assurance” has been called “the archetypal gospel song” because it belongs to a certain genre in church music but also because it shares the gospel – the good news – of Jesus Christ.
The Narrative Lectionary is a 4-year cycle of texts for Sunday morning worship. It was designed by professors at Luther Seminary so that each school year we will hear the entire biblical story from Creation in Genesis to the Coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts. We hope that as our preaching sweeps across the whole of the Bible, our stories might be better centered in God’s story.
Their Story Is Our StoryTheir Story Is Our StoryTheir Story Is Our StoryTheir Story Is Our Story (September 2nd – October 28th) During the Fall we will hear stories of our Biblical ancestors: God’s promise to Noah, God’s blessing of all people through Abraham & Sarah, and God’s forgiveness of David & Bathsheba. As we hear their ancient stories perhaps we will recognize ourselves in them because their story is indeed our story and their God is indeed our God.
MID-WEEK/Monthly Bible Studies: P������’ M����� B���� S����: We will resume in October
M��’� BYOB���� S����: All men are invited. We meet the third Monday of the month at 7:00pm at Double Horn
Brewing Company. Come to the next meeting on October 22nd. Prayer Shawl Ministry: Meets one Saturday a month at 9:00am. The next meeting will be October 20th in room
215.
W�+�� �, S�. P����’� B���� S������: Meet monthly during the school year. The Bible study is taken from the
Gather magazine, which can be found on the current publication table in the narthex. Please consider a
donation to cover the cost of the magazine.
Deborah Bible Study: Meets at 10:00am on the third Thursday of the month. Meets next on October 18th at the home of Mary Ann Wind.
Agape Bible Study: Meets at 1:00pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Meets next on October 23rd at the home of Ruth Kjos.
Church-wide Work Day Saturday, October 27th—Starting at 7:30am
with breakfast tacos & fellowship
Please bring work gloves, any tools you may have, cleaning supplies, brooms, rags, and heavy duty garbage bags.
Building to Bless
As Chair of the Building Bless Campaign for St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, I want to thank the entire congregation for its work and contributions to the campaign.
We know the Building Committee is doing a diligent job in coming up with the final building proposal. We know that many of their choices are difficult and we appreciate their time and effort. We need to be thankful and pray for their deliberations.
The response of the congregation to Building to Bless was overwhelming with pledges of $1,041,323. Our original target was $750,000 with an outside target of $900,000. We surprised ourselves!!! So far we have received $343,897, which is 33% of our total pledges. Please follow the up to date results by the green on the thermometer in the weekly bulletin. The response has been very gratifying.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Congregation has been blessed with our commitment to the building proposal. I want to thank everyone involved with their involvement in this process and continued to support the Building to Bless Campaign.
Please pray for the continued support and progress of the Building to Bless Campaign.-Dale C. Moquist, Campaign Chair
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Can you crochet or knit? Would you like to learn? If so, then, we need you for St. Peter’s Prayer Shawl Ministry. Come meet with us on Saturday, October
20th at 9am, in Room 212. Bring your yarn along with kni0ng needles, crochet hooks, or loom. For more
informa*on call the Church Office. **Everyone is invited**
Meals on Wheels Cookie Project Each month we will need . . .
17 dozen cookies by Friday before the 3rd Saturday of this month (October19th)
You can bring the cookies throughout the month, and put them in the kitchen freezer marked "Meals on Wheels."
The Helping Center needs your help! Let’s fill the basket!! Please bring non-perishable and canned foods to the church throughout the month and leave in
the grocery basket located in the Narthex. The last Sunday of each month (10/28) they will be collected and delivered to the Helping Center for distribution.
St. Peter’s has been asked to provide the following items in October: Toilet Paper & Hand Soap
Arbor House Worship—September 14th St. Peter's leads the worship at Arbor House Assisted Living on the second Sunday of each month at 11am. All are welcome to join in this special time of sharing our faith in worship.
SERVICE GROUPS
Snip-its
Please join us on October 16th and October 30th, 9am. Do you have a sewing machine at home collecting dust? Or, maybe you just need a change of pace with a quick, easy project. We’re in need of “at home sewing.” You can choose to sew squares together, bind quilts to produce a finished project, or both. Anything you can do would be a great help.
Needed ---- Needed ---- Needed! "SNIP-ITS" Quilters are in great NEED of construction materials for making LWR Mission Quilts. Please think about donating any of the following: Used Sheets: for making quilt backs, Used Blankets and Mattress Pads: for
use as quilt liners (centers), & Cotton, Cotton/Blend Yardage goods: used to cut 11" squares.
Donations can be delivered to the quilting "frame" room off the kitchen. Questions: Call Judy Martin: (830)598-4249
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ST. PETER’S CHILDREN AND YOUTH
PRE-CONFIRMATION JUMPSTART Tuesday Pre-Confirmation (Jumpstart) - 5th & 6th grade students will meet after school for a class to get a “jumpstart” on Confirmation by learning more about the stories of the people of the Bible and getting to visit some of our local ELCA congregations.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Active Teens Gathering Schedule
Check your weekly SPLAT+family email for any special details for the month. Let Coach Orton know if you are not receiving this weekly email.
Sunday Mornings Sunday School- High school aged kids will meet in the Fellowship Hall for Sunday Morning Coffee House at 9:30 am. We will head to Sunday School from there. Coach Orton or Aaron Pyle will lead the discus-sion, activity, or game for the day.
Monday Morning Ministries- High school aged kids will meet at Numinous Coffee at 7:15 am to start their week off with a Bible study lesson. Please bring a friend.
Wednesday Evening Bible Study- High school aged kids will meet in the Fellowship Hall from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. We have some time for games, snacks, and Bible study. Please bring a friend.
SPLAT LIFE
Sweet Berry Farm Family Event Sunday, October 7th
12:15 - Bring your lunch and picnic at the farm
1:00—The Fun Begins
6th to 8th Grade -Teams will compete in the Texas Maze Race ($6.50 per person)
3rd to 5th Grade - Berry Bounce & Hayride ($5.25 per person)
Camp Phoenix Service Event October 28th 1:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.
Come help build a trail at the new property! Activities for all ages. More information to follow!
** Superkids ** Sunday, December 9th at Late Service (10:45am)
Practices: 9:30am on Sundays, October 21st. November 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th & December 2nd
Dress Rehearsal: December 8th - Time TBD
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St. Peter’s Lutheran School
We are off to a great start this fall at school! In September, children learned about how God made the world – the sun and stars, the land and water, vegetation, and animals. We have been studying our letters, working on number sense, and even had a visit from the Marble Falls Fire Department for fire
safety. The school is such a vibrant ministry of the church – the children are bright-eyed and so interested in learning! Thank you for your continued support! October special events will include a Muffins with Mommy celebration, a field trip to the Sweet Berry Farms Pumpkin Patch, and a Fall party! We are also getting our Vision & Hearing Screening complete thanks to some amazing volunteers from St. Peter’s!
We are looking forward to an awesome 2018-19 school year! - Tracy, Anna, Jeannie, Lindsay, and Audrey
SCHOOL NEWS
Confirmation is what we call an intentional two year process of faith formation guided by the pastors, adults mentors, and special speakers. We dig into the small catechism (The Lord’s Prayer, 10 Commandments, Apostles’ Creed, Baptism, Communion). We will also learn some faith practices, field trips, and service projects.
~ Mark Your Calendars ~ October 3rd Class: 10 Commandments - The Lord’s Name October 10th Class: 10 Commandments - Sabbath Day
October 17th Class: Luther and the Reformation - Luther who? Reform what? Martin Luther Movie
October 31st No Class: All Hallowed Eve (Halloween) November 7th Class: 10 Commandments - Safeguarding Life (CPR class for students) November 14th Class: 10 Commandments - Remain Faithful/Protect Property
November 21st No Class: Thanksgiving Break November 28th Class: 10 Commandments - Defend Truth
CONFIRMATION
2 Ways to Help Our School
Amazon Smile If you, grandparents, neighbors, etc. shop on amazon.com, then you can help our school. If you use the website smile.amazon.com every time you shop, you can choose St. Peter’s Lutheran School (Marble Falls) as your selected charity and 0.05% of each purchase will come to our school! It can add up fast. You don’t have to keep selecting the charity, but you do always have to remember to use smile.amazon.com. It has the exact same prices and selections and works with your Prime account.
Box Tops for Education There are labels on many items in your pantry and home that are Box Tops for Education. Please take a moment to clip them and bring them to Church with you. These labels are worth 10 cents apiece and that can really add up! Also, please share this with grandparents, neighbors, etc. We will take them all!
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IN AND AROUND ST. PETER’S “God’s Work. Our Hands.” Sunday
Sign-up sheets are on the round table in the Narthex
OFFSITE
Helping Center: Let’s go to the Helping Center to learn about what they do and also to either help stock shelves inside or work in the Helping Center Garden.
Nursing Home Singing: Always a favorite! Be part of an impromptu choir for the residents of Granite Mesa and then for the residents of Arbor House (as part of the monthly worship we lead there). You will be a ray of light and a blessing in the lives of these homebound residents.
NEW - SPCA: We travel to our local Highland Lakes SPCA to learn about their ministry of care and dog adoptions, visit with the furry residents who will be so happy to have visitors, and there will be a chance to read children’s books to the dogs as a way of caring for creation! NOTE: our Blessing of the Animal donation from Oct 7 @ 4pm will be delivered by this group. Donation details will be in coming bulletins and Sunday announcements.
ONSITE
St. Peter’s Blessings (formerly Blessings in a Backpack): Come learn all about some of the changes to our outreach ministry to feed children and families in our community. Help us pack two weeks in lunches!
Snip-Its: Join our quilting ladies as they work on tying quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Learn where quilts have gone in the past, and be a part of quilts that will be sent to bring comfort and support to others around the world.
Hands of Grace: We will again be tying fleece blankets that will be given to local cancer patients at Scott and White. If you can tie a knot, you will love this meditative task that can be done either sitting or standing.
NEW: Sewing Ministry: Come learn how to use a sewing machine and make a simple sewing project (a pillow to be given to those recovering from illness or surgery). No experience required!
NEW: Cookies in the Kitchen (for Meals on Wheels): We have been providing cookies for Meals on Wheels for years! Be part of making the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen area smell sweet and full of grace. You will learn about Meals on Wheels and help pack the fresh cookies for this ministry.
Animal Blessing
October 7th at 4:00pm, In the SPLAT House front yard
We are taking a special collection at the Animal Blessing for the Highland Lakes SPCA. They have requested the following items: Kirkland Brand Chicken and Rice Recipe dog food (found at Costco), Four Health Chicken and Rice (found at Tractor Supply), & “pill pockets"
Schedule
October 14th 8:00am—Leader Meeting 9:00am—Worship and Sending 10:00am—Service Projects 12:00pm—Closing and sending prayer in the parking lot October 21st 9:45am—Sharing (Pictures & Stories)
Sunday, October 7th—FLU SHOT CLINIC—9:00am—11:00am in the Fellowship Hall
No Appointment Necessary
Medicare Part B covers the cost for the Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine. (You must present your current Medicare Card or Insurance Card to receive your immunization.)
HEB will donate $1.00 back to the Church for each shot given.
Wear short sleeves Please call HEB Pharmacy in Marble Falls at 830-693-4810 with any questions
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FELLOWSHIP
Gals’ Night In - IT’S A NUTTY CRAZY DINNER!!!
Monday, October 29th at 6:00pm
Hostess is Ruth Kjos, 312 Olas Lane, Kingsland
Because of the planning involved, No Admittance w/o an RSVP. RSVP by Sunday, October 21st No Admittance w/o an RSVP. RSVP by Sunday, October 21st No Admittance w/o an RSVP. RSVP by Sunday, October 21st No Admittance w/o an RSVP. RSVP by Sunday, October 21st to [email protected] or to 830to [email protected] or to 830to [email protected] or to 830to [email protected] or to 830----613613613613----0682068206820682 To cover the meal cost… Donations Appreciated. For Your Convenience there will be Valet Parking.
In October the Book Club will read Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, a novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel.
Discussion will be on Monday, October 15, at 1:30pm, in room 212. Come join us for good discussion and fellowship!
BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETYOURBUILDINGCOMMITTEEMEMBERS
Committee Members: Steve Reitz, John Burns, Catherine Hicks, Don Trapp, Carol Jones, Mike Struchen Dave Leighton, Chuck Wettstein
UPDATE: Ongoing meetings with the committee and architects. Currently working in early stages of design development and financial estimating.
Many thanks for the ongoing financial support!
Retiree Roundup, October 25th at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall
October is Family History Month, and our guest speaker will be Daniel Clifton, editor of The Picayune. He has a special interest in and has written several articles about collecting and preserving family stories. He will share tips for interviewing relatives and different methods for recording remembrances for posterity.
A Soup and Salad Buffet will follow the program. Bring a pot of soup, a salad ingredient, or a dessert if you can.
Please RSVP by Sunday, October 21 on the attendance sheet in the narthex. Or contact Pam Wettstein or Betty Matejowsky.
New Members’ Class-October 28th at 12:00pm If you have been worshipping with us and you would like to learn more about our church, or if you think you might be
interested in becoming a member, we invite you to consider attending our upcoming ��G +�+���� H���� on Sunday, October 28th at 12:00pm. This is a great opportunity for you to find out more about the life and ministry of St. Peter’s.
For more information, or if you would like to attend, please Contact Pastor Vanicek or the Church Office.
Childcare will be available. Lunch will be provided.
Sing with St. Peter’s Choir for Lessons and Carols Here is your opportunity to sing with the choir of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church for our annual Lessons and Carols Concert/Service. This year’s service is Sunday, December 16, and we will sing at both the services that day.
I know that many cannot commit to singing in a choir throughout the year, and this would give you the opportunity to share your talent and not feel obligated to a long term commitment.
We rehearse on Wednesday evenings, beginning at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Wednesday, October 18th will be our first look at some of the Lessons and Carols music. To begin with I spend about 30 to 40 minutes on the Christmas music, and then if you like, you can leave. As we get nearer to the 16th of December, more and more of our 90 minute rehearsal will involve the Lessons and Carols music. In addition to December 16th we also sing anthems from the Lessons and Carols service on December 2nd and December 23rd. We would love to have you join with us those Sundays as well. The choice is yours.
There are no auditions, (if you can find the door to the church, your in!) and we have rehearsal CD’s with all of your music, so you can easily become familiar with the tunes even when you are unable to attend a rehearsal or two or three.
Give yourself an early Christmas gift, and come join us. In addition to the great music of the season, we also have a pretty good time. Questions? Contact Don Trapp, [email protected] or 830-596-1325
IN AND AROUND ST. PETER’S
St. Peter’s Short Term Mission Trip 2019 Informational Meeting Sunday October 7th at 9:30 am in Room 215
St. Peter’s is about to embark on a new adventure….a short term mission trip to Haiti. Why?
We are calledtoloveandexpandChrist’sKingdom by helping to build up His church.
We are calledtoblessandbeblessed.
This is an opportunity for us to shareGod’slove,grace,andmercyaroundtheworld.
Wearechosen. One of the highest honors for a believer is tobethemouth,hands,andfeetofourSavior
andLordJesusChrist.
We have teamed up with PastorJenniferGoldandGraceSpellofCommissionExpeditions
(www.commissionexpeditions.org)who will be joining us on October 7th for an informational
question/answer coffee time. They will share why short term mission trips are so important to a congregation
and open our eyes to see what God is doing around the world. All of us at St. Peter’s can be the hands and feet
of Christ as we embark on this journey together. Please join us!
Jesus says, “Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you…”
(Matthew 28:19-20)
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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Council Meeting Tuesday, September 18, 2018
1) Blessing in a Backpack - Motion passed to change name to “St. Peter’s Blessings” - Motion passed to approve newly formed board and members - Motion passed to approve newly written bylaws - Be on the lookout for new ways to be involved with this program! 2) Updates - Capital Campaign - going very well ($332k or 32% of commitments already received) - Building Committee - approving contract with architect, finalizing site plan 3) General Giving Report - Motion passed to approve Dave’s report. - Dave noted low giving during summer, placing us behind in our expected budget
ST, PETER’S Blessings Carol Leighton, Board Member Cal Clausen, Board Member Dennis Reed, Board Member Linda Burling, Board Member Jan Starkey, Board Member Building to Bless Dale Moquist, Campaign Leader Pastor Vanicek, Campaign Lead Pastor Pastor Vanicek, Visual/Print Communications Coiece Pyle, Follow Up Leader
COUNCIL MEMBERS John Burns Janette Clausen, Vice President Jane Jones Joan Leake Dave Leighton, Treasurer Kelly Martin, Secretary Dale Moquist Chuck Wettstein, President Courtney Wing
COMMITTEE & TEAM LEADERS
Advisory Chuck Wettstein, Council Liaison Steve Reitz, Committee Chair
Building Committee Steve Reitz, Committee Chair John Burns, Council Liaison Pastor Casey Catherine Hicks Carol Jones Dave Leighton Mike Struchen Don Trapp Pastor Vanicek Chuck Wettstein
Congregational Care Kelly Martin, Council Liaison
Endowment Chuck Wettstein, Council Liaison Dave Leighton, Committee Chair
Faith Formation Courtney Wing, Council Liaison Lindsay Pyle, Committee Chair
Fellowship Joan Leake, Council Liaison Julie Causgrove, Committee Chair
Property Steve Reitz, Committee Chair
Social Outreach Jane Jones, Council Liaison Greg Murrell, Committee Chair
Stewardship Dale Moquist, Council Liaison Vonda Orton, Committee Chair
Worship/Music Janette Clausen, Council Liaison Bryan Hicks, Committee Chair Jan Wilde, Worship Leader Coordinator
Sabbatical Team Jerry Bostick Trey Brown Elizabeth Knebel Jennifer Virdell Pastor Vanicek
Member Care Team Nick Bohmann Elizabeth Knebel Dale Moquist Jan Starkey Cindy Struchen
