LADIES AID Meeting: Tuesday,  September 5, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

Dues are just $5 per year to join. Please join us.
Then, feel free to stay of the Golden Oldies pot-luck lunch and dominoes.
(Kathy B will have the September devotion.)

At our August meeting, Vinette M presented and opening prayer and devotion. Secretary Sandra H read the minutes which were approved. Treasurer Debby I reported on our financial status. Correspondence Secretary Kathy B reported on sympathy, birthday, anniversary, thank you, thinking of you, and get-well card recipients for June & July.

Thank you to those who contributed treats for the goody bags and to those who delivered the bags. The bags were stuffed full and very much appreciated. Thank you for your support. Thanks also to those who mailed Christmas in July Christmas cards.

Thanks to Barb G for the donation to Ladies Aid in memory of Irene Scheuer. Thanks to Robin M for the fabric donation. Thakns to Shirley C and Debby I for donating 3 quilt kits. And thanks to Stephanie H for donating 2 triangle frenzy hexagon table toppers.

Cross Trails Ministry will host their Fall Festival on at Fredericksburg Marketplatz with a Quilt Show and Auction on September 16. We decided to again support them by donating a table topper for auction. Check out their auction online – or make a trip to Fredericksburg on Sept. 16 to enjoy the event.

We designated The Locker as our August benevolence recipient. Diane W won the door prize. We recognized July & August birthdays, shared prayer concerns, and closed with the Lord’s Prayer. Hope to see you in September!

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Reminder - St. Peter accepts electronic checks

Many people pay their bills on-line, and would prefer the convenience of electronic banking instead of donating at the collection plate.  For more details about the process, go to the St. Peter website at:

       http://stpeterwalburg.org/egiving.html

St. Peter GATHERING & STUDY Opportunities

SUNDAY MORNINGS, beginning at 9:00 AM: Debbie leads a weekly Adult Bible Study in the education building. All members and visitors are invited to join.

Pastor Phil will start a 10-week book study on Romans and then James on Tuesday and Thursdays starting September 7.  All Romans classes will be recorded.

Pastor Phil will replicate the prior Conspiracy of Kindness book study once temperatures fall.

Sunday Worship Services - 10:15 AM

St. Peter Lutheran Church offers in-person worship services and adult Bible classes. Everybody is welcome to join us, but we urge anybody who is not feeling well to stay home. The planned service schedules can be found on the SERVICES page on this website. Recorded versions are also available on YouTube. We hope to see you soon!

                                                 Church Office Hours

 Church Office Hours:                     Tuesday        9am - 1pm

                                                          Wednesday  9am - 1pm

                                                          Thursday       9am - 1pm

Golden Oldies Meet at Noon on 1st Tuesday each Month
Next Meeting on Tuesday,  September 5, 2023 at Noon

The Golden Oldies meet on the first Tuesday of each month (except holidays), at Noon. Join us for a potluck lunch followed by Mexican Train dominoes. Invite your family
and friends to join us.        

– Fellowship Committee

  St. Peter Quilters meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join the St. Peter Quilters. Bring a lunch. Masks are allowed but not required.

They meet on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Except for holidays)

Next Council Meeting will be Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING NOTES…

The meeting opened with a devotion, prayer, and prayer concerns. Pastor Phil reported that the LCMC National Gathering will be held in St. Charles, MO in October. Breakouts are exceptional. All are encouraged to attend. He also reported on an upcoming baptism and a spring wedding. He said VBS is underway and doing great. Kids are having a great time.

Committee Reports:

Finance Committee— Leonard M reported the committee is working on the 2024 budget.

Outreach— Pastor Phil reported he will offer the Conspiracy of Kindness book study again.  Kindness outreach will begin when temperatures are below 100°.   

Faith Formation— Pastor Phil will start a 10-week book study on Romans and then James on Tuesday and Thursdays starting September 7.  All Romans classes will be recorded.  

Worship Committee— Doris C reported that Carol T of Salado is considering the organist/pianist job, but requests $50 per practice.  She is willing to accept our present-day pay per service until the end of the year.  She can start August 27, but would need some dates off in September.  The second Sunday would be off.   

Property Committee—Doug W reported the wall clock in the church needs to be cleaned.  And Rusty is no longer mowing, so we will need bids/bidders for 2024.    

Old Business:

• Bids for cleaning, grounds, and organist will and should be in by October Congregation Meeting.  

New Business:

• Electric Provider - Council voted to accept with gratitude Diane W's offer to continue working with the electric provider to negotiate our electric service and rates
• Organist/Pianist - Council voted to offer the organist/pianist candidate the position to play for our church at $125 per service and $50 per practice through December 31 and will be on a three month trial.  A bid would need to be presented for the October Congregational Meeting.  

The meeting was adjourned with a prayer and the Lord’s Prayer.  Doris C will have the September devotion.

Worship Committee Meets Next on Tues. Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m.

Worship Committee met on Tuesday, August 8th, to meet with our prospective new organist. The committee recommended Carol T and the Council approved. Please welcome Carol and her husband, Bob T. Meanwhile, Anita O will play for us when Carol has schedule conflicts as she adjusts her commitments. Please be patient as our new organists learn our liturgy.

A new piano cover has been ordered. And there is a flower chart, located outside Sharon's office, so if you would like to sign up for special occasions please place your name on the chart.

Mary B is planning the Christmas Cantata. Please let her know if you are interested in participating. Gina D has agreed to direct our Christmas Eve program. If you or your children are interested in participating in this program, contact Gina D or a Worship Committee member.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, September 12th, at 5:30 PM, if you would like to participate in planning services for St. Peter, please join us.

Ladies Dominos  - Tuesday, September 19 at 1:00 pm

     LADIES DOMINOS is scheduled for Tuesday, September 19th at 1:00 pm. Hostesses will be Elaine S. We play Mexican Train please invite family and friends, if you do not know how to play we love to train people. See you there.

Fellowship Committee

Fellowship News for September 2023

FELLOWSHIP MEETING: There will be a Fellowship Meeting on Sunday, September 10th following worship service. We will be planning activities for the fall and winter. These are in addition to Dominoes and Golden Oldies. So bring your calendars and ideals.  

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in VBS: teachers, assistance and people who helped us move from church to the mobile home park and back. We had 10 children every day. It was a lot of fun. I want to also thank the congregation for their continued support and prayers. We could not do it without you.

– Elaine S, Fellowship Committee

Thank you to Janet M,

…for your dedicated service as organist since 2017! You helped us in many ways. God bless you in your endevours at your home church, Zion Lutheran.  

– Worship Committee

Thank you to Gina D,

…for accepting our invitation to Direct our Christmas Eve program on 12/24/2023. Great to have you!

– Worship Committee