Highline Canal Cleanup This Saturday

Calling all environmental stewards whose blood boils when you see litter!

Members of Saint Peter’s Faith In Action (FIA) team are hosting a cleanup of a very cluttered area of the Highline Canal near Broadway and Caley on this Saturday, April 30th, 1:00 p.m. Let’s help the trail look its best and do our part for Earth Day, too.

This is an all-ages event. We will gather on-site at 1:00 p.m. and hopefully wrap up by 3:00 p.m. Please signup on this Signup Genius https://bit.ly/3EBK4gm.

This Sunday Is A LIFT Sunday

All are welcome whether you’ve attended this all-ages faith formation event before or not. If you attend onsite, LIFT begins in the Worship Center immediately after worship and then we move into small groups in various parts of the building and on Zoom. Here are the upcoming topics:

• MAY 1 Jesus’ Resurrection

• MAY 8 The Good Shepherd

• MAY 22 Wrap-Up Celebration, hopefully outside

And if you haven’t read Miss Mary’s article on how the LIFT experience is a JESUS experience, read it here.

Ron Leighton Memorial Scholarship

The Ron Leighton Memorial Scholarship is open to members who are – or will be – continuing their education in formal and accredited educational programs. You should apply if:

• You are contributing to and involved in the life of Saint Peter’s congregation

• You have integrity and strong Christian values

• You strive to be a positive role model for others

• You have been -- or are about to be -- accepted into your accredited academic program

What is NOT required:

• We love awarding scholarships to high school graduates, but you do NOT need to be a high school senior heading off to college to apply. Anyone with a plan, a goal, and who is or will be involved in an organized and accredited educational program should apply

• You do not need to have financial need; you will not be asked to share your own or your family’s financial status

• You will not be asked to share your grades or transcripts

Here’s what you need to do:

• Visit https://forms.gle/DLFw81pFY6zk2CXL6 to complete the online application.

• Included with your application, be sure to include three references and attach a short essay you’ve written about your favorite topic -- YOU! Tell us about your faith, your experiences at Saint Peter and in the community and your plans.

• Submit the online application no later than June 1, 2022

  If you’d prefer a paper application, contact the scholarship committee and they will provide one. You will be contacted and have the chance to wow the Scholarship Committee during a fun and informal interview.

If you’d prefer a paper application, contact the scholarship committee and they will provide one. You will be contacted and have the chance to wow the Scholarship Committee during a fun and informal interview.

Questions? Contact Lori Williams or Ken Gerhart with questions at scholarship@stplc.org. REMEMBER: the deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 1, 2022.

Covenant Cupboard Friday Volunteers Needed

Thank you to all who donated cans of soup during Lent and to all who support Covenant Cupboard Food Pantry with your time, talents, resources and prayers. Even with COVID on the decline, Covenant Cupboard continues to see an increase in the number of families needing support. Currently, we are serving close to 120 clients each week.

And that means we NEED MORE VOLUNTEERS to help out on Friday mornings as runners, cart pushers, to staff the “choice” table and more. Could it be you? Please let Laura Guthals know if you are able to help in serving those with food insecurities around us.

May 13 & 14 Youth Events

Both middle schoolers and high schools are invited to bowl at BOWLERO in Lone Tree with the kids from three area churches on Friday, May 13th from 5-7 p.m. Cost is $33 and includes food, drinks and shoe rental.

Then the next day, all high school youth 15 years of age and older are invited to Project CURE on May 14th from 10-12 p.m. to sort and pack medical supplies to be sent directly to Ukraine. Please let Miss Mary know if you would like to attend either or both events

Next Spring StPLC Property Work Day May 14

The StPLC Property Team invites you to help with the next cleanup day on May 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring loppers, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, trash bags, etc., and stay as long as you can. All ages are welcome. We look forward to making the outside of the church as inviting as the inside.

3 Upcoming Habitat Opportunities

There are two Habitat volunteer days this spring. Let Brittany Hass know if you would like to participate.

Opp 1: Production Shop (Painting) Volunteer Day – May 20th

Opp 2: Construction (Aria Townhomes) Volunteer Day – June 11th

And this third event isn’t about volunteering as much as it is about fundraising and showing our support! Who wants to be part of a Saint Peter walking or running team?

The 2nd Annual Holy Hammers Hustle for Habitat is a fun three-mile walk on May 14 at 9:00 a.m. benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver. Join us to walk and support safe and affordable housing.

• Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3OfYo2k

• The race will be held at Cottonwood Park West: 8830 Apache Plume Dr, Parker, CO 80134

• There will be a trophy and a $100 gift card for our biggest fundraiser. Invite friends and family to donate, referencing your name.

Rainbow Trail Day Camp @ Saint Peter July 11-14

Calling all kids pre-school through soon-to-be 6th grade! Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp counselors are headed our way July 11-14 for a week of fun, Bible study, singing and more. Here’s what you need to know:

Times: Preschool, 9:00am to noon and kindergarten through 6th, 9:00-3:00 p.m.

Cost: $25/child; $40 total for a household with more children

Registration: There are paper registration forms in the Connection Center in the Narthex for the taking. You can also download the PDF form here.

Andy Mohrhaus is leading the Rainbow Trail Day Camp crew this year and would love to see as many kids as possible from Saint Peter and the community participate. Invite a friend!