Announcements (3-9-25)
Welcome
More of You, God is a journey of restoration through Lent. The messages and the daily journal invite you to deepen your connection with God and lessen your dependence upon self. The More of You, God prayer journal invites you on a faith journey to explore the narrative of God’s story as you consider each aspect of your life.
Pick up a free copy at the Welcome Center this morning.
Through a daily cadence of pausing, Scripture reading, discovery, and prayer, you will have an opportunity to respond each day. Every week ends with a prompt to help you more deeply notice God’s love and grace in your life. As you spend more time in the presence of God, His influence in every aspect of your life increases, bringing you closer to the fully restored relationship we will experience in heaven.
Please use the Connect Card in the seat back so we can celebrate with you or complete the Digital Connect Card to let us know if we may serve you in any way. Please come again to worship with us soon.
More of You God
You are invited to join Pastor Mark and others in searching additional Scripture and discussion. This prayer journal invites you on a faith journey to explore the narrative of God’s story as you consider each aspect of your life.
We will meet in the Discipleship Room just to the right as you leave the sanctuary. Grab some Caribou and a treat as you come into the room. We gather about 10:45am.
A Healthy Donation!
The gym floor has been refinished. The basketball court is gorgeous! Would you enjoy a meal and help us raise funds at the same time?
Join us Tuesday, March 11 from 4:00-9:00pm at Cafe Zupas. You can get it to go or enjoy a meal out in the dining room. You might just see others from the St. Peter’s while you are there! Choose from salads and soups and sandwiches and other entrees. Remember, every meal comes with a chocolate covered strawberry.
Edina location only: 2950 W. 66th St. (off York/Xerxes). 20% of every purchase will go to the gym fund. If you order in person, tell them you are there for the “St. Peter’s Fundraiser” and if you use the app, be sure to click on the fundraiser tab. Tell your friends because if we order $2500 of food, the amount raised increases and we will receive 25% or $625+
Eat all you want… it is for a good cause: food for you & a refreshed gym for the children and the community!!! View the menu
Joining Jesus
How to be an everyday missionary. Sound interesting? Joining Jesus on His Mission will alter the way you see your life as a follower of Jesus and take you beyond living your life for Jesus to living life with Jesus. Simple, powerful and applicable insights show you how to be on mission and recognize where Jesus is already at work in your neighborhoods, workplaces and schools. You will feel both relief and hope. You may even hear yourself say, “I can do this!” as you start responding to the everyday opportunities Jesus is placing in your path.
It all starts with the book. We have a copy for you! Pick one up today. We will start to discuss it on Wednesday nights on Zoom beginning on March 19 at 7:00pm. Interested? How do you participate? Grab a book. Read the Intro and first two Chapters then join us by clicking on the video link below. On May 13-14, you are invited to a workshop in St. Paul where we will sit down in the neighborhood of the authors and be challenged to be everyday missionaries.
Ready? Contact Pastor Mark for more information or to get the link emailed for your calendar: mshockey@stpetersedina.org
The Chosen: Season 5
Season 5 is due to be released soon! Season 5 starts with the events of Palm Sunday, taking us up to/into Maundy Thursday. Interested in an experience that will help you fund the production and availability of The Chosen? Attend a theatre release of season 5 down at Southdale AMC with others from St. Peter’s. We can enjoy some lunch together at St. Peter’s and then go over for a showing. Episodes 1 and 2 are due to be released on March 27; Episodes 3-5 are due to be released on April 3; and Episodes 6-8 are due to be released on April 10.
Following the theatrical run, Season 5 will then be available via 'The Chosen' (free) app, and other streaming platforms. (Viewing the theatrical run helps toward funding of the final two Seasons in the series. Note that, after Season 5 has run in other streaming platforms, it will be removed, but it will then be available via 'The Chosen' app.) The Chosen' app also has behind-the-scenes and other discussions/deep-dives of episode content, as well as a 'support' link to help fund the final two Seasons.
You can catch up now, and watch Seasons 1-4 via 'The Chosen' free app. St. Peter’s also has DVD's of the first four seasons which you can check out to watch at home.
If you are interested in seeing the episodes in the Theatre as a group ($20 including lunch each date) let Pastor Mark know by sending an email using the link below. The dates would be the Sunday March 30; April 6; April 13 (Palm Sunday).
Attention: Elementary, Middle School & High School students
The 2025 season begins on Tuesday. Come and enjoy a night filled with energy, speed, education, cars, fun, laughter, family connection, and a challenge to live out our fast-paced lives with faith.
Pastor Mark will be there to greet you with a team of volunteers to mentor you as you learn about remote control and real cars.
Grab some friends and come on down to the gym at St. Peter’s for an unforgettable experience of racing. We gather about 6:45pm to get equipment ready and start our program at 7:00pm.
Giving Challenge
We are in a giving challenge this year. What is a giving challenge? Give from your income before you spend anywhere else and see if God won’t bless you incredibly during all of 2025.
We encourage you to join us in the excitement of generous giving in 2025. Check out the giving options on the website by clicking the button below. Perhaps you want to support the Lord’s ministries, or give specifically to the Facility Fund. Wherever and however much you give, you will partner with God to bless others.
Together we meet families at the intersection of faith and real life.
Upcoming Member Birthdays
Mar 6 - Dawn Schaekel
Mar 9 - James Annen
Mar 12 - Jerry Beeskow
Mar 17 - Patricia McManus
Mar 17 - Ima Mockovciak
March 20 - Esdras Mendez Rosario
March 22 - Kristen Moquist
March 22 - Margaret Schermerhorn