Announcements (12-31-23)
Prayer Requests
See the Blessings
What is there about the New Year that makes us believe that somehow at the strike of midnight everything will change - everything will be better when we hang a new calendar? Honestly, how has that been working for you? History shows us that our New Years resolutions fall flat within days or weeks. Christians also tend to think we will accomplish great things when it comes to our faith - that somehow we will suddenly make better decisions and leave our sinful habits behind. But, it seems we are stuck in our old sinful ways. What if we see God’s blessings for the New Year?
See that God has been faithful in the past.
See that God never gives up on you.
See that God's love for you never changes and is based in His goodness, not your performance.
See that God has already blessed you today for new days tomorrow.
On the title art, look through the window of the New Year. Our desire at St. Peter's is to help you see 2024 clearly. Not to see the year ahead as a dried up, hopeless desert. Rather, to look through the window and see the life and blessings that the Lord provides for your future days ahead. Welcome to the blessings of 2014!
Sunday messages are available on demand:
We are Thrilled You are Here!
If you are looking to grow in your faith, we are glad to welcome you! Stop at the welcome center for a “Welcome Home” book with more details about St. Peter’s. We’d love for you to call us your church home in 2024. If we can serve you in some way or you’d like to receive a weekly email complete the Digital Connect Card.
Bring Christmas Cookies!
It is that festive time of year. Share the traditions of the worshippers around us! This morning our after-party refreshments will be cookies and holiday treats. Be sure to stay an enjoy the variety.
We will have fresh Caribou Reindeer Blend and a variety of Christmas flavored creamers along with some punch.
Thanks for sharing some holiday cheer!
Upcoming Member Birthdays
12/31 - Doug Taplin
12/31 - Emma Wheeler
1/2 - Nancy Eggers
1/4 - Jill Yeager
1/5 - Thomas Spinner
1/7 - Lisa Soulak
1/13 - Eliana Anderson
1/13 - Calvin Lere
Facility Fund
This year, when our ministry plan was passed by the congregation, we decided that we would cover operational expenses and normal maintenance through our offerings, but we would come back with some specific projects as the need arose. We have a few projects that would be great destinations for special year end giving. Today is the final day to have your contribution count toward 2023.
Giving
Part of worship through the generations - all the way back to Biblical times - has been bring an offering for the ongoing work of Kingdom. That continues today! Would you consider extending our reach as we serve others and bring the life-changing message of God’s love through Jesus Christ.
There are several different ways to worship through your offering. stpetersedina.org/give also includes options and ideas for special year end giving.
To God be the glory!
In Our Hands
The Battle for Jerusalem.
We will watch a second video series on the history of the land from CBN News that will help you understand the conflict we are facing and the confusion even in our country about the war. The reality is, history is just repeating itself - or the conflict has never been resolved. In May of 1967, Arab nations joined together with a stated goal to wipe Israel off the map. Less than 20 years after reforming as a nation, Israel was on the verge of extinction. Yet, six days in early June 1967 changed history forever. In Our Hands tells the story of Israel’s 55th Paratrooper Brigade and how Israel Defense Forces risked everything for the sake of their homeland. With firsthand interviews and historical reenactments, this powerful docudrama focuses on the commitment and sacrifice of the soldiers who reunited Jerusalem.
We will take the holidays off, then return again on January 7 for this series. Sunday mornings from 10:40am - 11:30am.