ST PETER'S NEWS
OCTOBER 29, 2020
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There are many things we can do as citizens of The United States: vote, have our voices heard, lift up and support people falling through the cracks of society.
Yet, as Christians we are first and foremost citizens of the kingdom of heaven, citizens of God's commonwealth, where Jesus is not a president, but Lord of all...a God who flies not just one national flag but is concerned with the flags of all peoples. Frank Honeycutt is an ELCA pastor who currently writes a monthly reflection in Living Lutheran magazine. I found his article this month titled " Jesus and the election" not just refreshing, but centering for this time that is both exhausting and anxious for us all...for a lot of reasons.
I was reminded Wednesday in a leadership coaching session, one that I do monthly to help me grow and reflect as a pastor, that the way the Episcopal Church deals with grief, frustration, and anxiety is to write a liturgy for it. The comment was said jokingly, but also to highlight a gift of the Episcopal Church...this awareness that we need spaces and time to mourn, prayer, listen, give thanks, and reflect...time to connect with God in the face of chaos, uncertainty, and all that weighs on us.
If prayer and liturgy sound fitting and centering for you, please consider participating in the following. One is national, one is local in Marble Falls:
Election Day Eucharist - Tuesday, Nov 3 at 9am - Trinity Episcopal in Marble Falls. Rector David Sugeno notes, "As we cast our votes during these divisive times, we will gather around a common table and be reminded that for all of our diversity of opinion and political affiliation, we are truly all one in Christ."
God grace your weekend, this All Hallowed Eve and All Saints Day, where we give thanks for all the saints and citizens of the kingdom of heaven.
Peace,
Pastor Vanicek
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS |
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Saturday night, remember to fall back one hour.
Get an extra hour of sleep before worship!
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HELPING CENTER THANKSGIVING |
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As Thanksgiving nears, the Helping Center is already making preparations. You can help by adding a few of these items to your cart the next time you go shopping and drop off at St. Peter's. Thank you!
- Canned Sweet Potatoes
- Canned Corn
- Stove Top Stuffing
- Gravy mix in packets
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Worship begins at 9AM
in-person & on-line
WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE:
- click the video link in the Saturday worship email.
- go to our YouTube channel and click the video.
- watch from our St. Peter's Facebook page.
- worship off-line anytime by clicking here.
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WORSHIP RESOURCES / ARCHIVES
CLICK HERE i f you missed a recent online worship, want to read the text of sermon, are looking for daily prayer resources, or want to find something noted in our weekly emails.
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SPECIAL NOTES FOR THIS WEEK!
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We will have brass again for All Saints Sunday.
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This All Saints Sunday, we remember with special candles members who have died into Christ this past year, as well as those who were baptized into Christ.
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Submit the name of a saint in your life to be read and lifted up as part of worship this Sunday. CLICK HERE.
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No RSVP necessary for in-person worship.
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Don Trapp will be sharing with us part of his stewardship story this week.
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Join us on Sunday, November 15 for St. Peter’s Lutheran Amazing Race!
Race will begin at 3:00 pm at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, but you’ll be traveling all over Marble Falls!
Get your family or join a few masked friends together to create a team between 2-5 people. All ages are welcome, but a team needs to include at least one licensed driver and preferably two people over age 10.
This is an actual race, but not all tasks are physical in nature and running is not involved. Your team will receive clues that will take you to a variety of locations that hold a variety of tasks to complete before getting another clue. It will be a lot of fun and an activity you won’t want to miss.
We do need you to pre-register in order to participate as it does require some planning and set up. You can register using this link to a Google form or contact Katherine Terrell at 512-755-1972.
If you prefer to be a volunteer, please contact Tracy Knight at 512-799-0069 - we will need quite a few judges set up at locations to hand out clues!
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Our "Giving Thanks" tree is set up on a bulletin board in the narthex. Grab a leaf from the basket, write what you are thankful for and add it to the tree. As Thanksgiving draws near, let us share all the ways God has walked with us. Grab a leaf on Sunday morning, or come by the church weekdays from 9:00-3:00.
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St. Peter’s Prayer Ministry Team is a group of folks that commit to pray weekly for the church prayer list and for other specific requests. Janette Clausen is the facilitator and sends out an email each Wednesday to the members with prayer concerns. If you have prayer concerns or needs, please contact Janette at janetteclausen@aol.com or contact her if you would like to find out more about becoming a part of the group.
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BIBLE STUDIES
BYOBible Study - not meeting.
Deborah Bible Study - not meeting in person, email check in.
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BOOK STUDIES
Book club will be meeting in person at church and via Zoom on the third Monday at 2:30 pm.
Titles to read and discuss include:
November 16 -- The Gown by Jennifer Robson
December -- No Meeting
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Faith is scripture is rarely a noun...but most often a verb...an active and alive thing. Faith is like a muscle, requiring exercise to stay healthy and strong. While we are in Diaspora (separated...), use these short videos as a weekly way of growing in your faith and love.
Good News...or Gospel, is not something only Lutherans have. Good News is not something anyone can HAVE or CONTROL...because the Good News we are talking about is the person of Jesus Christ...one who forgives, redeems, loves, and restores YOU. Good News is not about having...but about sharing what God has done for all.
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Study more about what GOSPEL means
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The October Living Lutheran Magazine is in! Pick up at church or read online livinglutheran.org
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The November Gather magazine is available for pick up. |
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Don't forget your daily devotionals and dwelling time with God! You can pick up your Oct - Dec daily devotional! |
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GRATITUDE AND CONGREGATIONAL NOTES |
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Please send Tristan any notes that you would like to share with the congregation. Thank you. tristan@splcmf.org
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As many are aware, National, State, and local COVID cases are trending up as we head into the holiday and winter seasons. We are holding at PHASE 2 right now. Please remember to wear a mask in public and when you gather with others, particularly indoors. Let us join together in embodying the parable of the Good Samaritan. Thank you! |
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We are in PHASE 2 of our re-gathering guidelines |
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