St. Peter Readers
We invite you to join our book club. We meet as the Spirit moves us
and have read and discussed the following books since 2006.
The
Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
Return
of Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen
A
River Runs Through it by Norman Maclean
Loving
Jesus by Mark Allan Powell
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust by Immaculée Ilibagiza
The Rapture Exposed: The Message
of Hope in the Book of Revelation by Barbara Rossing
Children’s Education
We hold workshops throughout the year for the children to learn more about
Holy Week and Easter, Advent and Christmas, Baptism and Communion.
Social Ministry – How We Share God’s
Grace
Local
Pantry Sunday
The Third Sunday of the Month we collect nonperishable food and pantry items for people in need in
our community.
Cardboard City
St. Peter Hosts Edgewood/Butler Tech FFA and other Edgewood students
as they sleep outside the church one night in November to learn and raise awareness
about homelessness. In 2007, there were 45 students who participated and raised
$5,100 for families in need. Blanket donations were made to local emergency assistance
as well.
LEAF – Local Emergency Assistance Fund
Along with other congregations throughout the Edgewood
School District, St. Peter contributes to this fund which provides emergency
assistance for rent, electric and gas bills, food expenses, and other emergencies that arise throughout the year.
Hope House
White Christmas
Edgewood City Schools conducts its annual food collection for families in need in our local school
district and St. Peter contributes to their cause in November and December.
Garage Sale in May
International
ELCA World Hunger Appeal
Honduras Health Kits
In October, 2007 we assembled 64 Health Kits for Honduran
Families in Need
Heifer Project
Fellowship Events – How We Share God’s
Grace
Sundae Movie Night
We
join together on the 3rd Sunday of the month throughout the summer at 6:30 p.m. to view a movie, eat popcorn and
then discuss the movie over ice cream. Recent movies have included: Jesus Christ
Superstar, Godspell, Bruce Almighty, Hotel Rwanda, and The Five People you Meet in Heaven.
German Heritage Dinner
Typically
takes place the third week in October. We gather to celebrate and remember the
saints who have gone before us who have shared the faith with us. This meal takes
place after worship and we enjoy pork chops, sauerkraut, potatoes and bread.
Thankoffering Dinner
The women
of the church join together in an amazing potluck that celebrates the spirit of giving.
On this day, we also collect the offering we have set aside for local and international social service organizations. We typically hold this dinner on the Sunday before Thanksgiving after worship.
