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LENTEN AND HOLY WEEK CALENDAR
Our walk through the Lonesome Valley of Lent begins today. Observe Ash Wednesday, tonight at 7PM at Saint Peter.
ASH WEDNESDAY AND VALENTINE’S DAY?
It may seem illogical to combine these two, and yet, since they are on the same day this year, let’s take a look at some connections!
•Throughout Lent, we journey with Jesus as he shows us what love in action looks like.
•Valentine’s Day at its core is a celebration of love.
•The Ash Wednesday cross of ashes can remind us of the baptismal cross of oil. From LOVE we come, and to LOVE we return.
Our Sunday Funday children tied fleece heart-shaped pillows to be given to a chosen Saint Peter person with whom they feel a special connection. Maybe you received a heart or a Valentine’s goodie bag. Use these sweet gifts as a reminder to reflect Christ by focusing on connections and relationships, while spreading love wherever we go.
SPEAKING OF MATTERS OF THE HEART … BLOOD DRIVE 2/17 @ CHERRY CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 8:30-NOON
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood (vitalant.org). Vitalant provides blood to 900 hospitals across 28 states where it is used in a variety of medical treatments. Your single blood donation can save and enhance the lives of up to three patients! Consider becoming a donor. Here are two upcoming opportunities:
2/17/2024 – Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church (8:30 – noon)
4/20/2024 – St. Peter Lutheran Church (8:30 – noon)
Please sign up at donors.vitalant.org. Enter zip code 80111, click on “advanced search” and enter the desired date. Have questions? Call 877-258-4925
ALL DAUGHTERS FEB 17 @ 9:30AM
Come join your Sisters in Christ for a Light breakfast, Secret Prayer Sister reveal 2023 and NEW Prayer Sister sign up for 2024. At 10:30 AM learn how to crochet with the StPLC Stitchers. No RSVP needed. Contact Karen Clair 303-667-1316 or kclair4@gmail.com if you can't be there and you would like to sign up for Secret Prayer Sister 2024.
LENTEN CALENDARS FOR ALL AGES!
Throughout the 40 days of Lent, we are invited to Pray, Fast, and Give.
Pray for the vulnerable and those on our StPLC prayer list.
Fast in solidarity with the homeless and hungry.
Give generously of your time, talent, and/or treasure.
Our Lenten Calendars are simple to use and feature a different focus each day. It can be used individually or with others. They are available in the outside bin and in our worship space. We begin today, February 14 on Ash Wednesday!
FAMILY MINISTRIES GOES GLOBAL
Saint Peter is participating in the Lutheran World Relief’s “A Season of Hope.” We will assemble Personal Care Kits for distribution. Last year, 123,920 Personal Care Kits were delivered to 13 countries through LWR! You can help put God’s love into action for those across the world who are suffering. Starting February 18, we will collect one item per week in boxes in the narthex.
MOTORIZED MINISTRY
Motorized Ministry has these dates available for drivers: March 3, 10, and 31 (Easter). Please let Ms Mary know ASAP if these or any dates in April (except the 21st) work for you. Thank you for helping your St. Peter family get to church! Contact mpratt@stplc.org or 303-770-9300.
LOOKING FOR LECTORS
Do you love to read scripture? Please consider being a lector and lend your personality and voice to worship. We love to include our children as well as adults. Ms. Mary is happy to work with you — especially if it is your first time. Please contact Steve Leighton (leightonss@hotmail.com) or Ms. Mary (mpratt@stplc.org) and we’ll get you on the schedule. There is great availability in April and May!
GOT IDEAS? JOIN A WORK GROUP!
Do you have creative ideas to help make our worship services more vibrant? Consider joining the Worship work group to share your ideas! Do you have a Bible study or faith-based book you would like to explore in an adult faith forum? Share your ideas with the Faith Formation work group. Join one or more of these collaborative, brainstorming groups and share your passion and perspective:
•Faith Formation
•Personnel
•Property
•Stewardship
•Worship
•Mission (Service)
•Evangelism & Outreach
If you have questions or would like to help please contact a Council member or email council@stplc.org.
DAY CAMP JULY 8 - 11
All preschoolers through 6th graders are welcome. Let Ms. Mary (mpratt@stplc.org) know if you are going into 7th grade or older and would like to be a Team Leader at Day Camp!
GET TO KNOW SAINT PETER
Introduce yourself! Let’s get to know the stories and histories of the faces you see on Sunday. Send Arielle (awilson@stplc.org) pictures and a few trivia pieces, and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Make connections and start conversations with your Saint Peter community!
HELP SPREAD THE WORD WITH AN StPLC GOOGLE REVIEW!
If you haven’t already left a review online, please take a couple of minutes this week to share with the online world what you think is special about our South Denver church. It’s free to do and will only take you a couple of minutes. You can find instructions from Google here. You can find the Saint Peter listing here.