August 16, 2022, StPLC Events Update
Blessing of the Backpacks This Sunday
This Sunday we are blessing backpacks, lunch boxes, school bags, briefcases, stethoscopes, coach’s whistles … anything that represents your love of children! ALL are welcome to come and be blessed! We have a treat for ALL to remind you that you are unique and loved. Please come to church with your item to be blessed.
Hey kids! Ms Mary has a special back-to-school snack waiting for you in the Narthex. Pop by church this Sunday to grab yours.
A Blessing For The New School Year
This prayer is adapted from For Everything a Season and is a wonderful way to send your school-aged loved ones on their way.
Gracious God, you have promised to be with us always. Be present with (name) during this time of preparation for school tomorrow. Give (name) an open and eager and calm mind. Wrap your loving arms around all your children, and guide them with your love. Amen
Are you already in the habit of blessing each other at night time? A simple “Jesus loves you and so do I.” can be a simple and sacred way to end each day.
Celebration Of Life For Jim Hallstrom
James Robert Hallstrom, long-time Saint Peter Charter Member, completed his baptismal journey on August 26, 2021. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on August 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Saint Peter Lutheran Church. The memorial service will also be streamed on Zoom (use the same link we use for worship on Sundays). Following the service, a reception will be held in the Courtyard. All are invited to attend
God’s Work. Our Hands. Begins Sunday, August 28
God’s work. Our hands. (GWOH) at Saint Peter will look different this year. On Sunday, August 28, we’ll kick off the seven-week event with a special Worship Service and an equally special Mission Fair that will take place throughout the building - and includes food and fellowship on the labyrinth!
The Mission Fair will be your chance to learn more about some of the issues Saint Peter members are very passionate about, take part in fun activities and sign up for service projects taking place before October 9. Because on Sunday, October 9, we’ll celebrate what participants completed and glide into stewardship season.
If you’d like to get involved ahead of time, reach out to Sara Lancaster or Jeanne Maloney.
Repurpose Your Plastic Bags! The GWOH needs your used grocery bags! Find the collection box in the Narthex. We need a lot of bags for this service project, so please be as generous as you can.
End Of Summer Music Bash September 9
A night of singing, dancing, refreshments and fun for all ages! Come join the Worship Band for a karaoke-style night of singing your favorite hymns and worship songs. Pick up a tambourine or shaker, sing with the band or bring your instrument to play along!
Email your favorite hymns and worship songs to Beryl and let her know if you want to join the band for your tune. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the band will start jamming at 7:00 p.m. Can’t wait to see you there!
14th Annual 'We Run So They May Walk' 5k September 10
Please join in on Saturday, September 10, for Saint Peter’s annual race through our Greenwood Village neighborhood and enjoy festivities on the Saint Peter Labyrinth following the run/walk. In last week’s issue of Our Life Together we told you about the ministries in Tanzania we will support this year. Be sure to check that out here: https://bit.ly/3J8zgII.
To get registered, find the paper forms in the Narthex or go online here: https://bit.ly/3PlouBm.
Fees cover registration fees plus a t-shirt. The cost is $35 for adults and $15 for youth (ages 6-17). Children five and under are free, but a donation of $15 is suggested if a t-shirt is ordered. Of course, additional donations are encouraged!
Payment can be made by cash, check or online through the Saint Peter website at www.stplc.org/donate. Please place paper forms and checks in Terri Mohrhaus’ mailbox at church. If you have questions or want to volunteer on race day, please reach out to Terri Mohrhaus, Valerie Watkins or Carol Mayer
Holy Hammers At The Rockies September 10
The Holy Hammers (our Habitat volunteer coalition) have been invited to staff a Rockies Game on September 10th! They need a team of 35 to hand out Beanies at the game. Volunteers need to arrive by 3:15. Volunteers get $1 parking and a ticket to the game! If interested, please send each volunteer's name, contact #, and shirt size to Brittany Hass and she'll get you connected.
Day Camp Reboot / Parents Night Out September 16
WHO: All kids ages 3 through 5th grade
WHAT: Pizza, games, crafts, Rainbow Trail camp songs and so much more!
WHERE: Saint Peter Fellowship Hall and throughout the building
WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Friday, September 16 WHY: To reunite with your Day Camp friends and to give your parents a Night Out!
‘Thirsting For Water' Education Event Sept 17
Are you wondering exactly what to think about the climate crisis and widespread drought whose stories fill our headlines almost daily? Where is God in all this news? What are the actual facts of the situation? What is a holy response we can undertake?
The Rocky Mountain Synod has an event coming up that will help you learn, discuss, ponder and consider personal actions to address this crisis and its impact on food production and hunger. You're invited to Thirsting for Water: At the Intersection of Climate, Water, and Hunger. It will take place September 17 from 9 am to 3 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village and via Zoom.
The registration link is live now at rmselca.org/events/thirstingforwater. Cost is $25 per person on-site (includes lunch) and $15 for Zoom participants. Register now!
Bike Your Park Day Sept 26
The last Saturday in September is Bike Your Park Day, an international event where thousands of cyclists ride in or to a park or public lands. This year Saint Peter Lutheran Church is organizing a family-friendly ride in Cherry Creek State Park on Saturday, September 24th. We will meet in the church parking lot at 9:45 a.m., ride to the park and enjoy a leisurely ride around the reservoir, enjoy a picnic lunch together, and return to the parking lot by early afternoon.
People to meet the riders with supplies for a picnic lunch are also welcome if you want to join the fun but don’t want to ride.
Please sign up on the iPad in the Narthex and invite family and friends to join the ride. The Saint Peter ride is also registered on the Adventure Cycling Association website (www.adventurecycling.org/) where you are welcome to register your participation and receive information about other cycling events.