Announcements (4-21-24)
Welcome
We are thrilled you are participating today - whether you are here in person or online - or are just interested in what is happening at St. Peter’s. If you arrived here by a YouTube feed, we hope you were encouraged by Pastor Mark’s message. Check out St. Peter’s - Edina YouTube page for more messages.
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Jesus in His Own Words
John’s Gospel records 7 “I AM” statements of Jesus. Those bold claims of Jesus where He tells people “I AM…” are somewhat familiar. You have heard several if not all of them. We are going to look at who Jesus was speaking to and what just happened in the story line. It will be helpful to have a Bible to experience Jesus as He makes His identity clear. Don’t have a Bible? Find an app on your phone or look at Bible Gateway on a computer or tablet. Do you need a Bible of your own? Reach out to Lowell and he will ask you a few questions and put the right Bible in your hands. He is part of an organization called International Bible Givers.
Church Focus Group Today
Your voice and observations are needed in a focus group Sunday April 21, 10:45am.
In 2022 St. Peter’s took part in an extensive “Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations” project and received a national report. This is part 2 of the project. What do you feel has the ongoing impact of the pandemic on church life here at St. Peter’s? The focus group will take 1 hour and will again be facilitated by Laura Gilbertson from the University of Minnesota. It will be held in the Discipleship Room. Bring coffee & treats with you after worship.
Blood Drive at St. Peter’s
In partnership with the Rotary Club of Minnesota Veterans (Pastor Mark is a member) it is time for the 17 quarterly American Red Cross blood drive we have hosted here. Blood, and the many derivative projects enabled by your blood donation, is always needed for area VA hospitals and other medical facilities and hospitals in the Upper Midwest.
Not a blood donor? Bring donations for Veteran Organizations:
- nice used clothing for veteran families
- new cleaning supplies and other items to establish apartments for single vets
- food for veteran households
- used electronic recycling (cell phones, games, computer equipment)
Thursday, April 25, 1:00-7:00pm
Ready for The Chosen?
The Chosen is a Christian historical drama television series. It is the first multi-season series about the life and ministry of Jesus and the different people who met and followed or otherwise interacted with Him. If you want to experience Jesus in a whole new personable way, you will want to watch!
Even though season 4 has not been released to the public, churches have an opportunity to show it to our community. But we also think you might enjoy starting at the beginning. St. Peter’s is going to present season 1 on the big screen in our theater downstairs. We will view 2 episodes each week and will serve fresh popcorn and a light meal. The votes were overwhelmingly desiring to experience it together beginning with season 1. (But we will let everyone know when we will launch season 4). There will be no charge to watch but will ask that you share some food / drinks.
The times have been set! Many participated in the survey. Drum roll: The viewing times will be as follows:
Sunday Mornings at 11:00am (begins April 28)
Wednesday Evenings at 6:00pm (begins May 1)
Please let us know if you plan to attend:
The Chosen - Season 4 - Bible Study
We have a group has worked through the first 3 seasons of The Chosen together. They have been challenged by Jesus’ tender message and the reaction of the chosen ones = the disciples Jesus called to follow Him. They are ready to jump right into season since we have access as a church.
Wednesday mornings 10:00-11:30am. There is a chair, a guide, and a Bible ready for you!
Culture Shock
Attention men! Ready for a thoughtful way to start your weekend? Every Friday morning, a group of men gathers with Bibles in hand and we ask some questions so we can grow in our faith together. It is early enough to get to work - or there are donuts to share for as long as you want if you are retired. We purchased an extra guide for you! Click below to learn more about the study. Are you ready to join in? We do it hybrid so that you don’t even have to be in person!
Now what?
We have created an anonymous tool on our website for you to discover your next step today. You can either explore ways to discover, connect, and engage on your own or you can answer some brief questions for a guided process with suggestions of what to do next to grow in your faith as a follower of Jesus.
Right Now Media
Get thousands of Bible studies, kids shows, Christian movies and more right on your device.
St. Peter’s has purchased unlimited access for you. Click the link below and follow the instructions.
Giving
See what God will do in your life as you share with others. Invest in our community and our ministries that serve beyond our walls. Together we meet families at the intersection of faith and real life.
St. Peter’s Facility Fund
A Facility Fund was started to cover the cost of special projects around the building without straining the ministry budget. The types of projects are ongoing. The first projects were urgent/emergency needed work that the Board authorized utilizing cash reserves since the work needed to be done. There are more projects that will be tackled as funds enable us to do so. Time for an update!
Donations to the Facility Fund through the 2023-2024 ministry year: $15,895
Spent in 2024 on projects: $73,200
HVAC Controls: $61,600 (completed)
Building Electric Supply from the power pole: $11,600 (completed)
During this time of tax refunds, would you consider making a generous gift to the Facility Fund?
Upcoming Member Birthdays
4/30 - Sharon Gutierrez
5/1 - Donna Gongoll
Get your bike out!
Gear up for a day of fun, fitness, and philanthropy in the heart of Edina! Edina Rides for Education is a community-driven bike ride dedicated to supporting and promoting educational non-profit organizations.
The Education Bike Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 4, along 9 Mile Creek. Proceeds from this fun, family, community bike ride will enhance education opportunities for students. Every bike rider will help build on Edina’s strong educational opportunities for youth of all ages. This event is planned for more than 750 riders and is supported by a team of nearly 100 volunteers who will ensure a quality event on Three Rivers Parks routes.