Sunday 10/17 w/ Affirmation of Baptism

In worship this Sunday, we will recognize and bless the 9th grade confirmation students through their affirmation of baptism. Congratulations to these kids!

Sunday, October 17th: Join us at 9am in person. Coffee will be served following the service in the Fellowship Hall. Or join online on facebook or on the website afterwards. For worshiping online, you can find this Sunday's bulletin on the website. Announcements are also listed there. Updated Return to Worship information is on our website.

Readings for Sunday 10/17: Lessons: Psalm 1 & Revelation 22: 1-5, 16 Gospel: Matthew 13:31-32 Music for Sunday 10/17: "Shall We Gather at the River" "Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil" "Gather Us In" "You Say" "For the Fruit of All Creation" Special music will be provided by our worship choir! Thank you worship leaders and volunteers! Ushers: Laura Gilligan & Bette Lee; Reader: Connie Albers; Organist: Richard Collman; Clarinetist: Claire Hill; Flautist: Megan DeMaris; Livestream: Terra Wierson; Coffee: Norma Lundell & Mary Boyum. About worship on Sundays in October: Throughout the Sundays in October, based on Ephesians 3:17, we will have a sermon series entitled “Rooted in Love.” Roots bring both stability and nourishment. In this world of constant change and uncertainty, we are dependent upon our roots.

The Bible in general, and Jesus in particular, use many agrarian images to describe God’s love and Kingdom. The Kingdom of God is like scattered seed that does, or does not take root (Matthew). Faith is like a tree planted beside a stream (Psalms & Jeremiah).

How rooted are you? In what are you rooted? Are your roots deep enough, wide enough, healthy enough to withstand the challenges and difficulties of life?

Rooted in God’s love, we abundantly love and serve our neighbor and the world God loves. (from Pastor David's newsletter article)

Blessings, St. Peter's Lutheran Staff October Parish Visitor