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ST. PETER’S MISSION STATEMENT “St. Peter Lutheran Church exists to share God’s Word and Sacraments with His people, provide Christian education for the young, and share God’s Word with the people of this community and with the world.” FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Annual Chili Supper Everyone is invited to the annual chili supper sponsored by FACE Wednesday, November 30 th in the Commons between Advent services. Ladies Aid Christmas Party Ladies Aid is hosting their annual Christmas Party at 12:30 December 8 th . St. Peter Elementary school children will be the entertainment. All parents and grandparents are invited to join the Ladies Aid to begin the celebration of Jesus’ birth. F.A.C.E. Potluck 40 family members attended a “Parent’s Night Out” hosted by F.A.C.E. on Nov. 4 th . Following a pot luck supper, parents enjoyed board games and socializing while the kids had a fun night in the gym. What a great way to get the families of our school together for an evening of fun and fellowship Golden Agers 90 members enjoyed a delicious dinner, wonderful entertainment and warm fellowship at the annual Ladies Aid Golden Ager’s Dinner WOMENS MINISTRY Advent by Candlelight St. Peter Lutheran will be hosting Advent by Candlelight on Sunday, December 4, 2016, starting at 4:00 p.m. in the school commons. The event is available for all women of the congregation and we encourage everyone to invite a friend – or two! Advent by Candlelight is an event to help women focus on Christ during the busy holiday season. The theme for our event is “Christian Woman What Do You See?” There will be instrumentals, vocals, Scriptural readings, fellowship and refreshments. Sign up in the back of church if you are interested in attending. November 30 Advent Service & F.A.C.E. Chili supper December 2 Home Basketball games 3-4 Special Services - Chris Driesbach 3 SPL Cares Chili Potluck 4 Advent by Candlelight 7 Advent Service 8 Ladies Aid Christmas Party 9 Home B-ball game 10 Christmas outreach 14 Advent Service 17 Children’s BH Christmas Program 18 Elementary School Program 24 Elementary School Program 24 Christmas Eve Vesper Service 25 Christmas Day Services January TBD Family Fun Night 12 Home B-ball game 19 Home B-ball game 26 Kindergarten Roundup February 8 Home B-ball game TBD SPL Cares social UPCOMING EVENTS Adult Bible Hour TIMELESS TOPICS, TIMELESS TRUTHS January 8 to February 26 Does it seem like you're swimming upstream against the rushing river of society's thinking? How are you going to speak intelligently-and yet faithfully and lovingly hold to God's Word on matters that everyone is talking about today? This 8-week study will deal with very "timely" issues, including: 1) Intelligent Design-friend or foe? 2) Global Warming-how concerned should we be? 3) Gender Identify-who makes the call? 4) Santa Claus-does the man in the red suit spell "Saint" or "Satan"? and more… MINISTRIES OF COMPASSION SPL Cares Social On Saturday, December 3 rd SPL Cares will host a Chili potluck in the Commons following the 4 pm worship service. Cancer survivors and their families and those who have lost loved ones are welcome to join us. Rides will be available. Sign-up in the back of church. Prayer Ministry Are you looking for a way to be involved in a ministry in our congregation? Here is your chance to do something for the Lord that takes neither special talents nor a lot of time. You just need to be able to pray-and we all do that. SPL has started a Prayer Chain and is looking for a few more people to help. This is a group of people willing to make a phone call and take the time to pray for the person in need. If this appeals to you, call Kathe Jonely at 867- 3476 for more info. kicked off in September. Look for mailing. SAVE the DATES
