The content of this blog post (which is automatically delivered to our email subscribers, too) is a summary of what you will find in the latest issue of the Our Life Together (weekly PDF newsletter). You can find a link to the latest PDF of Our Life Together on the StPLC.org home page, in Pastor Dave’s Saturday email or by clicking here. In this week’s issue of the newsletter, you will find a first-quarter financials comparison and a summary of the latest council meeting.

Invitation To Apply For The Ron Leighton Memorial Scholarship

All Saint Peter members pursuing education are encouraged to apply to receive the StPLC Annual Scholarship, which is newly named the 2021 RON LEIGHTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.

The application process requires a completed application form found here, https://bit.ly/3dnLWNK, an essay, personal references and an interview with the StPLC Scholarship Committee. The deadline is coming up fast on Sunday, May 16th! If you have questions, contact Lori Williams or Ken Gerhart.

All Ages Property Work Day This Coming Saturday - May 8th

Bring your wheelbarrows, shovels (scoop and snow), rakes, brooms and lots of energy for the next all-ages property workday this coming Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (If the weather is bad, the group will instead meet on May 15th from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Mark And Linda Jacobson Documentary Now Online

For 38 years, Mark and Linda Jacobson have worked in the health field in Tanzania, becoming our church’s longest-serving missionaries. In partnership with Tanzanian leaders, they’ve developed the Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, started the Widow’s Might craft project and more. Their powerful story is featured in the new documentary, Kuambatana, which means accompaniment in Kiswahili. The 30-minute video premiered on the ELCA Facebook page several weeks ago, but it is now available on YouTube here.

Faith Forum Series On Women Of The Bible

Faith Forum will be on break Sunday, May 9th in honor of Mother’s Day. The “Women of the Bible” series will resume again on May 16th and wrap up on May 23rd. Stay online after Sunday Zoom worship for a great discussion!

Family Ministries: Children’s Message Series Continues

For the next two weeks during the Children’s Message, Saint Peter will continue its series on Women of the Bible. Plus, many of Saint Peter’s youth will be storytellers!  Here’s our schedule of the selected women and themes:

• May 9 - Mary Magdalene, Faithful, as told by Sara Lancaster and Maiah Howie

• May 16 - Mary, Mother of God, Trusting

Join us as we learn about these strong women of faith, as told by our own strong youth (and some adults) of faith!  At the end of each skit, you will hear from one of our kids who will apply the message to their life experience. You can download the companion coloring pages here. And if you missed last Sundays’ message about Ruth, click here for the message.

“L” Is For LOVE

See Miss Mary share more about the values of Family Ministries at Saint Peter Lutheran Church in her latest video, this time sharing what the “L” in “STPLC” stands for. Click here to watch it on YouTube or visit www.stplc.org/family-ministries to find all of Miss Mary’s videos.

40th Anniversary Celebration Recap

Saint Peter wrapped up its three-week anniversary celebration of our community’s 40th anniversary. The official party is over, but many of the items set in motion will carry on. Here’s a recap of some activities and ways you can continue to participate.

• See the spectacular “hug” videos! Find the first video here and the second video here.

• Contribute something to the 40th anniversary time capsule that represents your church experience during the last year or so. See Brooke Tieperman's talk about the time capsule in this video.

• Bishop Jim Gonia joined us in worship to explore his teaching about how we can transition from classic church to church becoming, as we imagine the future God is calling us to embrace as a faith community. You can find a video of his time with us here, and download the corresponding handout here. 

• In all, nine people contributed petitions for the April 25th Prayer of God’s People. It turned out beautifully. The full text is printed on the following page and also on the Saint Peter blog here.

Finally, did you get your Saint Peter hat or visor? It’s not too late! Stop by the church building and pick one (or two) up from the bin outside the east doors. Remember to wear them around town and to future church events.