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THANK YOU, MARY!

This Sunday (August 4) we will celebrate our sibling in Christ, Mary Pratt. Mary has been Director of Youth and Family Ministries at Saint Peter since 2020. As she moves on from that role, join in thanking her for her leadership, dedication and love!

UPDATED CHURCH HOURS

To best support the staff, the church office will be open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BROWN BAG ON BREAK DURING AUGUST

Brown Bag will not meet during the month of August. Keep an eye on the newsletter for Brown Bag Bible Study updates!

SUMMER MUSIC BASH - THIS FRIDAY!

Invite your friends and family to this musical celebration. Enjoy your favorite tunes at this FREE outdoor concert!

WHO’S WHO AT SAINT PETER?

Say hello to Phoebe! She has the unusual talent of shutting her nostrils on command like a seal. Ask her to show you this interesting ability before she grows out of it. And it's her big brother Jonah who is adapting “The Princess Bride” for performance on his middle school stage. He hopes to play the Impressive Priest himself.

This week’s mystery person was a member of the marching band in high school. You might be surprised to learn that they toted around one of the largest band instruments: the tuba. They also played the baritone (euphonium). Their favorite song “Champion” played before each basketball game. Who is it? Check out this week’s newsletter for the reveal. Send Arielle (awilson@stplc.org) pictures and a few trivia pieces, and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Make connections and start conversations with your Saint Peter community!

SAVE THE DATE! WE RUN SO THEY MAY WALK 5K: AUG 24

Register NOW for the 16th Annual “We Run So They May Walk” 5K Race to support Tanzanian missions!

The event is Saturday, August 24. SIGN UP NOW! Read all about why StPLC supports these critical medical missions here. The “We Run So They May Walk” 5K is a family-friendly event featuring a beautiful walk or run through the neighborhood. There will be kids’ activities, music, food, and door prizes. In addition to food from Msosi Kenyan Cuisine, we will also have ice cream and other treats available from Aunt Luann’s Cotton Candy food truck!

BLOOD DRIVE AT HOPE UNITED METHODIST — AUG 31

Donations are from 8:30 – Noon. Earlier appointments have less wait time. You can book your donation at donors.vitalant.org or by calling 877-258-4925!

GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS. SEPTEMBER 8

Save the Date! This year, GWOH is scheduled for Sunday, September 8. This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America: one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for us to explore one of our most basic convictions as Lutherans: that all of life in Jesus Christ — every act of service, in every daily calling, in every corner of life — flows freely from a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.

Keep an eye on the newsletter for announcements about St. Peter’s participation in this inspiring day! There will be service opportunities and projects suitable for everybody. Contact Jody Hinsey with questions (counciil@stplc.org).

UC HEALTH’S “STEPPING ON” PROGRAM OFFERED AT SAINT PETER STARTING TUESDAY OCT. 1

These sessions will focus on learning simple and fun balance and strength training, the role of vision in ensuring balance, eliminating fall hazards in your home and choosing safe footwear, among other topics.

• Who: Anyone 60 years old and up

• What: Research-based FREE program proven to reduce falls in our over 60 population

• Where: Saint Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall

• When: Tuesdays Oct. 1 - Nov. 12 (1-3:00 p.m.)

• Why: To prevent falls and live our best lives

• How: Register HERE.

Please see Ms. Mary if you are interested in this opportunity (mpratt@stplc.org) or sign up here. (Registration is open to the first 15 participants, so sign up today!)

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.