So...I was thinking of Star Wars when I wrote that. Gotta have a little fun with things. Do you remember the name of that first Star Wars movie back in 1977? That's right, "Star Wars: A New Hope."

Hope is where new life begins. Hope is one of the themes woven across scripture...from the story of Moses and Israel...to King David...to the prophets...to Jesus...who passed hope to the early church...hope we are modern day torchbearers of, boldly holding high for all to see like those who run the Olympic torch connecting all the countries into one.

So, I am excited to announce that this week our Council set September 27th as the new "hoped-for" restart of in-person worship based on current COVID trends holding and continuing to improve. This means SEPT 27, we look to move into PHASE 2 of our regathering guidelines (see below). Details will be coming in next Thursday's email on protocols to follow, how to sign-up for a worship service, etc. September 27th is also Favorite Hymn Sunday! Note that live-stream will remain a part of our weekly worship going forward.

On SEPTEMBER 20th, worship will be a special online-only creation-focused worship organized by Lutherans Restoring Creation. Rarely do we have worship that so intentionally is able to connect us locally to the larger church and what God is doing for our world. This is indeed one way of us living into our purpose statement of "Together, BOLDLY living and sharing God's grace with all." Learn a little more HERE. We will not being have communion on the 20th as part of worship or drive-thru. Holy Communion will resume on the 27th with Favorite Hymn Sunday.

May the force of God's love be with you,

Pastor Vanicek

We will be hosting HEB Pharmacy in our Fellowship Hall.

Please fill out the Vaccination form beforehand and then sign up using the link below.

We find ourselves in a season where we are constantly reminded of the challenges that many face in our world today. Lutheran Foundation of the Southwest is hosting webinars during the month of September on Growing in Generosity – Legacies that Last. These webinars will help you learn about legacy planning for family and ministry and will provide you with the process and information on planning for the future. It will be offered at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays – Sept. 23 – and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. Please sign up for the one that works best for you and your family using the link below. Reach out to your Deacon John Dellis, (830) 305-2758, jdellis@lfsw.org, with any questions. 

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WORSHIP WITH US ONLINE:

CLICK HERE if 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.

CLICK HERE for details from last week's email and how you can be part of this new ministry.

BYOBible Study - not meeting.

Contact Dusty Knight

Deborah Bible Study - not meeting in person, email check in.

Contact Pam Wettstein

Agape Bible Study - Contact Belva Latshaw for next meeting.

Book Club - meeting each month via Zoom on the third Monday at 2:30pm. Next books we are reading and meeting dates:

September 21st - A Piece of the World 

Contact Betty Matejosky for more information.

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.

How do you pray, and what does me'od mean? When we pray we usually pray for the future, for concerns and fears. Many of our prayers come when we are in trouble or need. This week we learn about God's Provision and the 'muchness' that we do have.

by CLICKING HERE.

Please send Tristan any notes that you would like to share with the congregation. Thank you. tristan@splcmf.org

Hi, Everyone! There is a new group on Facebook called St. Peter's Marble Falls. This is a closed group by invitation only. During this crazy time, while we cannot interact with one another in the narthex before and after worship, it's a place to share some good news, some fun events, pictures, reminders, etc. .... Janette Clausen is the administrator so if you are on Facebook and have not been invited please contact Janette (janetteclausen@aol.com) for an invitation.

Thank you card from the FCHS/EPIC staff for the meal put on by the church in August. We have hosted a "welcome back" meal for our Falls Career High School for the past few years.