LADIES AID - Next Meeting: Tuesday,  December 6, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Please join us on Tuesday, December 6 at 11:00 a.m. Then stay for Golden Oldies at noon.

Ladies Aid had a nice turn out for its November meeting. Joyce C opened our meeting with a devotion and prayer. Sandra H read the minutes which were then approved. Kathy B reported our financial status and updated us on prior month recipients of sympathy, birthday, anniversary, thinking of you and get-well cards.

Fourteen individuals trekked to the Wendish Heritage Museum Tour and Lunch on October 13 in Serbin, Texas. The trip was informative, historical, and a learning experience topped with a scrumptious meal!

Quilters have completed 82 quilts for Lutheran World Relief. A lap quilt was also given to a St. Peter member. The LRW quilts were picked up after the November meeting. A huge thank you to Pam M.P. for delivering our quilts to the LWR In-Gathering in Marion on November 2.  Ladies Aid donated $100 to the movers who assist in gathering and sending the quilts to the warehouses.  Thanks to Joyce C and the quilters who assisted her, for coordinating the Blessing of the Quilts and for prepping, boxing, and loading the quilts for shipment. Ladies Aid is still making pillowcases for Dell Children's Hospital.  If you wish to make some pillowcases and need some guidance, or if you have some fabrics that would be appropriate for children and you'd like to donate the fabrics for someone else to sew, see someone in Ladies Aid. Join the quilters for some fellowship, fun, sewing, and quilting on the second and fourth Thursday of each month (except for holidays).

The winner of the Count Your Blessings quilt was drawn after church on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Congratulations to the winner. The winner will be announced in our next newsletter.

See you at our December meeting where we will elect officers for 2023 and plan a Christmas social. Remember to bring a Christmas item for the gift exchange ($10-$20) and goodies for the Christmas Eve goodie bags. Stay for the Golden Oldies pot luck lunch and dominoes. Watch for and join us at the subsequent Christmas social.

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Reminder - St. Peter now 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

GATHERING & STUDY Opportunities

St. Peter weekly 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’S STUDY CLASSES: On Tuesday, Jan, 10 and on Thursday, Jan 12, Pastor will begin his study classes on Revelations. Contact Pastor Phil or the church office for more details.

Sunday Worship Services - 10:15 AM

St. Peter Lutheran Church has resumed in-person worship services and adult Bible classes. 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. We hope to see you soon!

                                                 Church Office Hours

 Church Office Hours:                     Tuesday        9am - 1pm

                                                          Wednesday  9am - 1pm

                                                          Thursday       9am - 1pm

Golden Oldies’ Lunch - Meets at Noon on 1st Tuesday each Month
Next Meeting on Tuesday,  December 6, 2022 at Noon

The Golden Oldies meet on the first Tuesday of each month, at Noon. Fellowship will
start with a noon potluck meal, followed by dominoes. Invite a friend and join in the fun,
food and fellowship.                                                                        – 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, December , 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

November 8, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING NEWS…

•   Prayer concerns were addressed.
•   Income fell short of expenses by $3,358 in October, as reported in November.

• Pastor presented plans for a Kindness Outreach; update on the Christmas Eve Pageant, his upcoming Revelations Bible study class, and work being done on leaking faucets and plumbing issues.

• The Church membership roles are under review, as required by our constitution.

• The Council approved: Pastor's request for a one week Sabbatical; authorized our Secretary to update By-Laws 3 and 4  of the Constitution; a letter for unexpected and overly generous contributions; the request to more tables, chairs and the T.V. for VBS at Sunny Creek; request to serve a meal following the Choir Christmas Cantata on December 12th; request to serve a Community Wide Christmas Day lunch following the Worship Service; request to use Thrivent funds for Church Christmas decorating, with a meal to follow; request to collect funds instead of canned goods for the Caring Place.
• The meeting closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Worship Committee – Meets Tues. Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

The worship committee met on Tuesday, November 8. Hymns were picked thru January 8 and plans were made for the Christmas season.

1) A flower chart has been posted outside Sharon’s office. We welcome you to volunteer flowers for special occasions.

2) Come help decorate the church on December 10th at 9 AM. A pizza lunch will be provided for volunteers. Please put this date on your calendar, because everyone is needed to help prepare the church for CHRISTmas.

3) St. Peter will host a Christmas Cantata musical service on Sunday, December 11 at 10:15 a.m. A pizza and salad luncheon will follow for all members and guests. Please bring a dessert if you are able. Thrivent Financial donated funds for this luncheon.

4) Planning continues for the Christmas Eve service. Please contact Kathy B to volunteer as a participant or helper.

5) The Christmas Eve service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 24.

6) Christmas poinsettias have been sold to members. Please take your poinsettias home after the Christmas service.

7) We still need backup personnell for the technical equipment that is necessary for all services - sound system and slide projection. Please contact Bonnie W, Mary B or Kathy B to volunteer.

8) We will take down the decorations on Sunday, January 8 following services. Please make plans to help.

Thank You to Genie V for assisting in setting up the Thanksgiving decorations for the church. They look very festive.

Thank You to Joyce C, Debby I, Kathy B and Geri M for help with the quilt raffle and garage sale. The garage sale raised $435!

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, January 10th at 5:00 PM, if you would like to participating in planning the services for St Peter please join us.  

Winter VBS - Help Needed

Moving Day: Meet Friday, December 16 at 10:00 a.m. to move equipment and materials to Sunny Creek Mobile Home Park. AND at 11:00 on Dec. 20, help will be needed to retunr the equipment to the church.

VBS at Sunny Creek Mobile Home Park will be held December 19 & 20 from 9:00-11:30. Curriculum is “Christmas Around the World”. The team is working hard and it is going to be fun.  

If you have any questions please talk with Pastor Philip or Elaine S.

Fellowship Newsletter from November

Community Christmas Day Luncheon: On, Sunday, December 25th, from 12:00 noon - 3:00 pm (after church service) there will be a free turkey meal. Turkey and side dishes will be provided. Please bring a dessert. If you know of any relatives, neighbors or friends who find themselves alone and would like to share in a meal, please invite them.

Thank You to whoever filled the freezer with ice in the education building, it is greatly appreciated.

Thank You to Thrivent for the $250.00 that was used to fill the Sunny Creek Mobile home pantry. Currently they have 10 families who can use the food. The gift is appreciated!

SALVATION ARMY BELLS: St. Peter will not be participating as a group at the Salvation Army Red Kettle ringing of the bells in Georgetown, but we encourage individuals to volunteer. The bells will start ringing November 17-December 24, 2022. You can register at RegistertoRing.org and schedule a date and time to ring the bells. For more information, please email Tex.Wilco@uss.salvationarmy.org or call 512-943-8421.             

LADIES'S DOMINO'S will NOT meet in December, but will be back on Tuesday, January 19th starting at 1:00 pm. Snacks will be provided. All ladies are welcome to join in the fun.