LADIES AID - Tuesday, November 5 at 11:00 a.m.

Join us at our November 5 meeting @ 11:00 a.m. and then stay for Golden Oldies pot luck, devotions & dominoes. Barb G will lead the devotions.  

 Upcoming Events:

• Homestead Heritage: We are planning a social outing to Homestead Heritage in Waco for Friday, November 29.  We plan to meet at the church at 9:00 a.m. and car pool. Everyone is invited to join us.

NEWS:

• The Sun City Garage Sale was another big hit!  Many thanks to Gerri M and Barb G for providing an outlet and coordinating this event.  Thanks also to all who assisted with the set up and sale, and those who hauled, donated, and bought items.  
• Pillow cases for Dell Children's Hospital are due December 1.  See Sandy C or Vinette M for a pattern if you wish to sew some pillow cases for the children.  A big thank you to those who have already sewn pillowcases.  
• As their November monthly benevolence, Ladies Aid made a donation to the Salvation Army in honor of Helen and Howard N.  
• Ladies Aid provided 60 sandwiches for Helping Hands-Georgetown.  Many thanks to Stephanie H for procuring the sandwich ingredients, and to Sandy C, Gerri M, and Vinette M for assembling and delivering the sandwiches. This is the third time this year we have made sandwiches for Helping Hands.
• The quilters have tied 54 quilts for Lutheran World Relief.  We could still use some help.  Join us on a Thursdays for fun and fellowship!

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Fellowship / Outreach Team Update - Next meeting Nov. 12 at 6:15 p.m.

Help us plan 2020 events at our Nov. 12 meeting. Please join us. Bring your calendar.

Upcoming Events and Dates:

• CALLIGRAPHY: If anyone is interested Dennis B is offering to teach calligraphy class again during Golden Oldies. The next Golden Oldies we be held on Tuesday, November 5, class will start at 1 pm. There is no cost and Dennis is supplying all the materials needed for the class. Classes are only 30 minutes long. No need to sign up for this class. For any questions please talk with Elaine S 512-864-1904.          
• LADY NEEDING A RIDE: I will not be able to attend church on November 10, Evelyn is going to need a ride. Please contact Evelyn W if you are able to bring her to church that Sunday. THANK YOU Elaine      
• FELLOWSHIP/OUTREACH MEETING: November 12 at 6:15 pm, we will be looking at planning events for 2020, so you may want to bring a calendar for next year. We are always looking for new people to help with planning and new ideals for activities. Looking forward to seeing you there. Any questions please contact Elaine S          
• QUESS WHO IS TURNING 90?? Gladys D is turning 90 on Sunday, November 17th, YEAH!!! On Sunday, November 17th after Worship Service, we will celebrate her birthday with pulled pork, turkey and dessert. Please bring a side dish. NO GIFTS PLEASE, but cards are welcomed.
• THANKSGIVING MEAL: On Thursday, November 28th, if you find yourself and/or your neighbors with family going to different commitments, St. Peter Lutheran Church fellowship hall will have open doors for a Thanksgiving meal for the Walburg community. Fellowship will start at 11:30 am, turkey will be provided, all we ask is you bring a side dish or dessert. After lunch dominos may appear for time of fellowship and fun.  
• CHILI SUPPER: Mark you calendars for the Chili Supper on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Contact DeWayne M for details or to volunteer.
• ESL (English as a Second Language): On November 3rd, there will be sign-up sheet at the entrance of the fellowship hall for teachers and assistance. The classes are going to be twice a week for 6 weeks in the morning. We hope to start the classes in January. It does help if you can speak a little Spanish but is not a requirement. We will need to have a 2 hour meeting with the Williamson County Literacy personnel in December before we can start the classes. I hope you can find it in your heart's and will take part in this endeavor.

St. Peter Church Council Update

Next Council Meeting on November 12, 2019 at 7:00 pm.

Long Range Planning Committee is forming for the long range property plans. Join if you have opinions or interest in planning what the future may hold or our church land holdings, parking lots and buildings.

Columbarium Committee: The church council also voted to re-form the Columbarium Committee to look into adding this type of facility at our cemetery. Any congregation members interested in either of these efforts, please contact Allen or other council member to volunteer.

Annual Meeting Highlights: The annual congregation meeting was held on Sunday, 10/13/2019.

• After reviewing several service bids, the congregation approved a 2020 budget of $174,945 which is about $7,000 more than the 2019 budget.
• Effective 12/31/2019, the Council terms end for Howard N, Sarah H & Jerry B. Jerry B agreed to run for a new 3-year term. Also elected were Bonnie W and Diane W.  Thanks to the outgoing members for their service and to the incoming members for their commitment to help.
• The Congregation approved a proposals for audio-visual equipment & installation, donated by Milton & Bonnie.

Golden Oldies’ Lunch - Noon on Tuesday, November 5

The Golden Oldies will meet on Tuesday, November 5, at noon for a potluck lunch and games. Please join us for lunch, fellowship and games. Invite a friend and join in the fun, food and fellowship.

Pastor’s Sermons

While we hope you will join us for worship and Bible studies, Pastor Philip and Amy have recorded and posted numerous sermons and Bible studies to either Facebook or YouTube. Search for “St. Peter Lutheran Church Walburg, TX”.

To make these videos easier to find, links to recent documents are periodically added to this website at the following link:  http://stpeterwalburg.org/recordings.html

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

 Women’s Bible Study - will meet on Thursday at Noon through October 24

This Bible study will last 6 weeks, and the book is around $10.  There is no video with this series and no lecture - just Bible study and discussion.  See Vinette M to get your copy of the study materials. Eat at home or bring a lunch and join us as we discuss Prayer and Listening.

Most of us have experienced the "laundry list" phase of spiritual life, in which praying means giving God an agenda of needs to handle.  How do we move to having real conversation with God?  How do we hear what God is saying back to us?  How can we make our experience of God being with us part of everyday life?  This [Bible study] covers the disciplines of prayer and of practicing God's presence.  Going deeper in those areas help us to draw closer to God in everything we do.  In the words of Shirley E: Join us for fun, fellowship, and food from God's Word.  

Pastor’s Book Study: Begins 10/17 at 6:00 p.m. – on C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity

Starting at 6:00 p.m. On Thursday, 10/17, we will begin a lengthy book study series on C.S. Lewis’ classic: Mere Christianity. This wonderful book helps the Christian understand basic Christian belief. Please purchase your own books. They are generally available at Half Price Books or online at Christainbook.com & Amazon.com. Please join us for this study.

WORSHIP COMMITTEE - Next Meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 5:15 p.m.

  Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 12 at 5:15 PM, if you wish to help make plans for
  the St. Peter worship services please plan to attend.

Worship Committee met on Tuesday, October 10th.  Plans have been made for All Saints Sunday which will be Sunday, November 3rd.  We will be remembering the following members who has passed to their Heavenly reward this past year:  

Georgia Brabandt                          

Louis Miller

Ethel Bielss

Charles Raymond Clark                

Ann Singleton.

Thanksgiving Services will be held on Wednesday, November 27th at 7:00 PM with Holy Communion.  Please make plans to attend.

We will decorate for Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 7th starting at 9 AM. Mark this on your calendar because we need a lot of help to prepare St. Peter for the celebration of Christ’s Birthday!

Hymns were picked through Wednesday, November 27th.

Dear Friends & Family of St. Peter and the Community,

We want to extend a sincere thank you to all of you that have shown your care and concern to us in so many ways.  Your acts of kindness with cards, gifts, food, visits, phone calls and prayers are deeply appreciated.  Many of you have consistently continued to show your concern by simply giving a hug, a handshake or a kind word.  Each of these things mean so much to us and makes all the health problems and worries easier to bear.

The road has been long, and we still have many challenges to face, hurdles to jump and obstacles to overcome, but we have faith.  We ask all of you to continue to remember both of us, our families and the medical staff that is caring for Bill in your thoughts and prayers.  We serve an awesome and loving God and we believe that, with Him, all things are possible.  

With our sincerest gratitude and thanks, we ask Gods blessings on each of you,

Bill and Dale S