Sunday 9/12

The worship choir met for the first time this Wednesday to start working on music to share with you all very soon. Thanks to MK Bougie for putting precautions in place, making it possible to bring these folks back together again.

Sunday, September 12th: Join us at 9am in person in the sanctuary, or online on facebook or on the website afterwards. For worshiping online, you can find this Sunday's bulletin on the website. Coffee will be served following the service in the Fellowship Hall. Updated Return to Worship information is on our website. Readings for Sunday 9/12: Lessons: Isaiah 50:4-9a, Psalm 116:1-9 & James 3:1-12 Gospel: Mark 8:27-38

Music for Sunday 9/12: "Lift High the Cross" "Siciliana" "Will You Come and Follow Me" "Wild Mountain Thyme" "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" Flowers from Phyllis Swanson's birthday party will be on display in the church. Thank you worship leaders and volunteers! Ushers: Boris & Joyce Mokoff; Songleader: Mary Kay Bougie; Pianist: Alaia Douah; Harpist: Madeleine Douah; Reader: Janet Hahn; Livestream: Terra Wierson; Coffee: Dennis & Janet Hahn. About worship Sunday 9/12:

Three weeks ago we heard Peter’s confession of faith as told in John’s gospel. This week we hear Mark’s version, when Peter says, “You are the Messiah.” In John, the stumbling block is Jesus’ invitation to eat his flesh, given for the life of the world. In Mark too the scandal has to do with Jesus’ words about his own coming death, and here Peter himself stumbles over Jesus’ words. But Jesus is anointed (the meaning of messiah) in Mark only on the way to the cross (14:3); so we are anointed in baptism with the sign of the cross.(sundaysandseasons)

Rally Sunday is next weekend! All activities and worship will be outdoors, weather permitting. A special blessing for students and teachers (sunday school and by profession) will be given during worship.

Blessings to you and yours this weekend as the nation remembers those lost on 9-11. Have a safe and fun Defeat of Jesse James Days. St. Peter's Lutheran Staff September Parish Visitor