Announcements (6-23-24)
Welcome
If you are on campus, stop at the welcome center for a “Welcome Home” book with more details about St. Peter’s. We’d welcome you to call us your church home.
If you are online or if we can serve you in some way or you’d like to receive a weekly email link to view the message, complete the Digital Connect Card.
Don’t Waste Your Summer
This series of messages encourages us to take advantage of the summer weeks by intentionally using the downtime for spiritual growth. We will learn about spiritual disciplines and not let the summer pass without practicing a few of them.
Sunday… a day of health
Regular church attendance is good for our physical health and our mental health! In a review of 69 studies, regularly attending church is linked to a lower incidence of death from cardiovascular disease.
Similarly, a Norwegian study published in the International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine found that the more time a person spends at church, the lower his or her blood pressure. (The Norwegian study strengthened an American study that had already made that conclusion).
Furthermore, Psychology Today reports that regular church attendance also boosts mental health by providing feelings of hope and belonging, as well as increasing self-esteem and sense of self-worth. That makes sense because as Christians, we know we are loved:
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8
The Chosen
The Chosen is a Christian historical drama series about the life and ministry of Jesus and the different people who met and followed or interacted with Him. If you want to experience Jesus in a whole new personable way, you will want to watch! Watch preview here. We are currently in season 2.
Each week we watch an episode with popcorn, then enjoy a light meal during an intermission followed by another episode (approximately 2hrs + 15 min. in total) Choose between two showings:
Sunday Mornings at 11:00am
Wednesday Evenings at 6:00pm
There is no charge to participate - even to share in the meal. This week’s menu: Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, baked beans, & watermelon.
It is not too late to jump into the screenings. Join us this week!
He Gets Us.
Maybe you are concerned that if others knew you and your story and your history, they would push back. And maybe you feel that is how God feels about you too.
This summer, Pastor Mark wants to look at Jesus in a way that you notice that He approached those He encountered when He lived in our world. The truth is… He gets us. He really does. And He is still in love with you.
Maybe you saw these words in an interesting ad during the Superbowl. You are invited to explore the story of Jesus and consider His way of unconditional love, grace, and forgiveness of others. Beginning in July.
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.
Upcoming Member Birthdays
6/23 - Brynn Barber
6/24 - Joann Shockey
6/25 - Vada Ewald
6/28 - Brigitte Henne
7/3 - Melissa Thalken
7/4 - Jasna Halvorson
STP KIDS & Money
There are many aspects of good parenting. Most is learned by watching how you live each day. But some intentional talks are also helpful.
Here are 15 practical ways to talk to your kiddos (of all ages) about money. They’re already on break, so now’s the perfect time.
Portals of Prayer
You may pick up a copy of the July Portals of prayer at the Welcome Center this morning.
Want to get a daily reminder on your device? Portals of Prayer is available online for $10 for 365 devotions plus 10 years of history, prayers for all occasions, and other tools for your personal worship time.
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
Did you know there are 239 congregations in the Minnesota South District, including St. Peter’s? There are more than 400 pastors and 100,000 church members. Want to learn more about what local congregations are doing in ministry?