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FAITH DAY 2023

Fans from StPLC and Covenant Presbyterian cheered mightily, but shockingly the Rockies fell 10-5 against the White Sox. Folks who attended Faith Day on August 20 at Coors Field had fun anyway!! After the game, Hillsong UNITED rocked the stadium with song. Better luck next year, Rox!

MUSIC MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE

Do you find yourself humming, singing, and tapping along each Sunday? Interested in joining the Music Ministry? Come to the first rehearsal of the season for Band and Choir. Ask questions, enjoy fellowship, and make beautiful music with your StPLC family and friends.
Choir: September 6 @ 7 p.m.
Band: September 7 @ 7 p.m.
Beginner-friendly music. Bring a friend. Worship in a whole new way! Whether you have the ability to join seasonally, occasionally, or weekly, there’s a place for you! Email Beryl (bfanslow@stplc.org) for more information. 

LINDA JACOBSON

Linda Jacobson visited Saint Peter on August 20. Linda jumped into the choir to lend her voice to “A Place at the Table” by Shirley Erena Murray. The lyrics sum up Linda’s message: “For everyone born, a place at the table. For everyone born, clean water and bread, a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing … And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy, compassion and peace.” She stayed after worship and delivered news about the Tanzanian Ministries and Selian Lutheran Hospital. Are you interested in supporting this ministry? Sign up for the September 16 Selian 5K!

Speaking of the 5K…

SELIAN 5K ON SEPTEMBER 16

Walk or run through the neighborhood in support of Selian Lutheran Hospital and affiliated programs. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, September 16. The 5k begins and ends at Saint Peter Lutheran Church (9300 E. Belleview Avenue, Greenwood Village). Register online or grab a paper signup in the narthex. Can’t be there in person? Support the ministry by signing up and completing the 5K whenever works for you! Check out www.stplc.org/annual-5k for more information.

• Easy registration and payment options
• Professional race timing
• Race T-shirts (swag!!)
• Food And Fellowship (Kenyan samosas and mandazis - donuts!!)
• Activities for the kids with Ms. Mary
• Door Prizes
• Music
$35 includes race registration plus T-shirt
$15 includes youth (6-17) registration plus T-shirt

Children 5 & under are free, but a donation of $15 is suggested if a T-shirt is ordered. Additional donations are encouraged! We need volunteers and sponsors! If you can help, please contact Terri Mohrhaus, Carol Mayer, or Valerie Watkins.

FAITH FORMATION STARTS SEPT 10!

Ms. Mary and her team are excited to offer faith formation every week. New Curriculum, based on ELCA Lectionary!

Planned Format:

• Review the Gospel story just heard

• Introduce the Theme/Focus

• Small age-based groups for one or more of the following: discussion, craft, song, skit, drawing, writing, etc. in response to the Gospel

• Take-home activity to bridge the Church-to-Household connection for conversation and continued activities for faith-building at home and beyond

• Occasional whole-group planned outreach to the community

Please connect with Ms. Mary (mpratt@stplc.org) with your questions, concerns, ideas, or availability to help. She would love to hear from you! 

SAINT PETER WOMEN’S RETREAT 10/26-28

The Second Annual Saint Peter Lutheran Women’s Retreat is at the gorgeous Rainbow Trail mountain ministry center. Enjoy the wonder of being immersed in God’s creation.

The retreat is Thursday, October 26 to Saturday, October 28. Carpooling will be available from Saint Peter at 12:00 p.m. on October 26. The first session will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday and conclude by noon on Saturday. The cost of the retreat is $150 per person. This includes 2 nights of accommodations and all meals. Scholarships are available - please contact Lynn Sherpe (lsherpe@stplc.org) for more information.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

The retreat will be led by Pastor Vera. Come experience the joy of being with old and new friends in a loving and supportive community. Feel the power of the Holy Spirit as we grow in faith in Jesus Christ.

LOOKING FOR WORSHIP LEADERS

Each week we gather, encounter God’s word, share a meal at the Lord’s table, and are sent into the world. Interested in helping the congregation on this Sunday journey?

Hosts: Hosts invite people into this space! Contact Jerry Paul (jerry.paulcfa@gmail.com) to learn about extending a warm welcome.

Altar Guild: This blessed act includes preparing the altar for communion. Jan McGaw (djmcgaw@msn.com) has more details!

Assisting Minister: The Assisting Minister reads the Prayer of God’s People. They also lead the congregation in the Creed, offertory and communion prayers, and help serve the holy meal of communion. Allison Summerton (allisonsummerton@comcast.net) has all the information you need to feel comfortable in this role.

Lector: Reading the Word of God aloud creates community, energizes the congregation, and helps to focus our hearts and minds on the passage. Contact Ms. Mary (mpratt@stplc.org) for more information about lending your voice to worship.

COVENANT CUPBOARD

In Colorado, 1 in 10 children face hunger (feedingamerica.org). Volunteer for Covenant Cupboard Food Bank! (Contact Laura Guthals 303-641-5645 or guthals@msn.com for more information).

SIGN UP FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Sign up for Saturday, September 9! Each group member needs to register at least two weeks in advance.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD WITH AN StPLC GOOGLE REVIEW!

If you haven’t already left a review online, please take a couple of minutes this week to share with the online world what you think is special about our South Denver church. It’s free to do and will only take you a couple of minutes. You can find instructions from Google here. You can find the Saint Peter listing here.