Sunday 10/24

NEXT Sunday, Halloween, kids are welcome and encouraged to wear their church-friendly costumes to church. Trunk or Treat will be in the parking lot at about 10:15. We need adults to participate in decorating their vehicle's trunk and having treats/toys ready.

See announcements in this Sunday's bulletin, printed for in-person, online for virtual. Sunday, October 24th: 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. Updated Return to Worship information is on our website.

Readings for Sunday 10/24: Lessons: Romans 11:13-18 Gospel: Mark 9:38-50 Music for Sunday 10/24: "Find Us Faithful" "Ancient Words" "Texas Kyrie" "Lord, Let My Heart be Good Soil" "O God, Whose Word Well-Planted" "Forever" Thank you worship leaders and volunteers! Ushers: Brad Andreson & Jolene Manzey; Reader: Neale Thompson; Worship Band: Mary Kay Bougie, Claire Hill, Pete Pedersen, Megan DeMaris, Bill Bleckwehl; Livestream: Terra Wierson; Coffee: Eldon & Doris Hill. 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