ST PETER'S NEWS
November 5, 2020
HEAR YOUR BAPTISMAL CALLING
The country has voted. Yet, no matter who is the President for the next four years, I believe our marching orders have never changed...our baptismal marching orders.

I have been thinking about baptism this week, as this Sunday we have a baptism in worship for the first time since early March.

I love baptisms...because there is something about water being poured over ones head in the name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit that invites us all to remember our own baptism...yes the day...but more importantly our baptismal calling and vocation as Christians. Our baptismal vocation is a calling that is a way deeper foundation than political party, gender or race, economic status...anything. Our baptismal foundation is deep and firmly connected to the bedrock of our faith...Jesus Christ and God's love and life for all. This is the Good News!

As we begin to wind down 2020 and look toward 2021, hear again your baptismal calling...words that little Karl and all of us will hear this Sunday morning:

In the gift of baptism, you are entrusted with responsibilities:
  • to live with and among God's faithful people
  • to dwell in the Word of God and come to the holy supper
  • to embody the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the 10 Commandments
  • to nurture others in faith and prayer
  • so that you may learn to trust God,
  • proclaim Christ through word and deed,
  • care for others and the world God made,
  • and work for justice and peace.
Do you promise to help others grow in the Christian faith and life outlined above?

Please join me this day and every day in saying, "I do."

Peace,
Pastor Vanicek
WORSHIP INFORMATION
Worship begins at 9AM
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WORSHIP RESOURCES / ARCHIVES

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JOIN THE AMAZING RACE
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!
GIVING THANKS
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.
A CALL TO PRAYER
St. Peter’s Prayer Ministry prays for the church prayer list, and also for additional requests and concerns. Members of the Prayer Ministry Team receive information by email weekly and pray individually. This group does not gather in person at this time. If you have prayer concerns or requests and/or if you feel called to be part of this important ministry, contact Janette Clausen, janetteclausen@aol.com. 
BIBLE AND BOOK STUDIES
BIBLE STUDIES
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.
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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

Contact Betty Matejowsky for more information.
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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.

How fitting that in a week where we have a baptism, the study is about "covenant." A partnership. A promise. A commitment. A relationship. This study looks at the history of covenant and Jesus as the New Covenant...all in a 5 minute video. This lesson is a rich way to remember your baptism this week.
Study more about what COVENANT means
The October Living Lutheran Magazine is in! Pick up at church or read online livinglutheran.org
The November Gather magazine is available for pick up.
Don't forget your daily devotionals and dwelling time with God! You can pick up your Oct - Dec daily devotional!
GRATITUDE AND CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
Please send Tristan any notes that you would like to share with the congregation. Thank you. tristan@splcmf.org
RE-GATHERING STATUS
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!
We are in PHASE 2 of our re-gathering guidelines
OTHER RESOURCES