Two new members were welcomed in service on Sunday, January 11th. Please join us in welcoming them into the life of the congregation.
Many of you know Matt K. already. Matt has attended St. Peter Lutheran for many years with his wife Brenda and children Adrian, Zachary, and Elijah. Formerly, Matt was a member of St. John’s in Delphos. Matt is an engineer. His interests include bike riding, Ebay, tools, watching football, going to the library, playing Scrabble, family activities and events, and Jesus Christ. His favorite dessert is cheesecake. His favorite Bible story is the birth of Jesus, because “it’s about him coming to Earth to save us, and the holiday season is always fun.” Matt also enjoys the book of Proverbs. Matt has decided to attend more frequently and become a member because, as he says, “I recently accepted Jesus Christ into my heart and it feels good. I want to get to know God better. I need his mercy, joy, and love.” We are so glad that Matt is formally joining our church today. We all need God’s mercy, joy, and love, and Matt’s testimony inspires us.
Shirley P. has been attending our church ever since her daughter Patti, son-in-law Roger, and great-grandson Talan became members last spring. Formerly, she was a member of St. John’s in Delphos. Shirley is a homemaker. She enjoys crochet, reading, and playing games with her great-grandchildren. Her favorite dessert is apple pie. Shirley finds it difficult to pick a favorite Bible passage. She says, “I have no favorite, I want to learn it all.” Asked why she decided to become a member, Shirley says, “I have wanted to belong to a church ever since I got married in 1952. But my husband was not interested.” Now that she is widowed, she feels like it is the right time to become involved in a faith community. We welcome Shirley into our congregation and encourage her to continue to grow in her study of the word and in her life of faith. Shirley inspires us to keep welcoming the word of God into our lives.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Lenten Services 2009
The Delphos Ministerial Association will host midweek Lenten services at Trinity United Methodist Church on Thursdays, beginning February 26th at noon. This year’s theme is “Living Lent: The Animals Tell the Story.” Pastor David Howell will lead the first session, with the theme of “Fox.”
St. Peter’s midweek Lenten services continue on Wednesday, March 4th. This year’s theme is “Stones.” More details coming in next month's newsletter.
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St. Peter’s midweek Lenten services continue on Wednesday, March 4th. This year’s theme is “Stones.” More details coming in next month's newsletter.
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Ash Wednesday Service - February 25th at 7 PM
The focus of this day is repentance, or a return to the Lord. We receive on our foreheads the sign of ashes, which suggests our human mortality and frailty. What seems like an ending is really an invitation to make each day a new beginning, in which we are washed in God's mercy and forgiveness.
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Adult Sunday School News
Thank you to Dave S. for leading the most recent Adult Sunday School class on The Book of Faith. Walt A. will teach throughout the month of February. He will begin with the Final Journey of Jesus, that leads up to His triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. This will include the story of the young rich man, Jesus’ warning about earthly attachments and worldly fame, the story of Zacchaeus, the healing of Bartimaeus, the Parable of the Ten Minas, Mary's understanding of Jesus' mission and the plots at Passover to kill Lazarus and finally Jesus.
The theme for March’s Adult Sunday School class will be “Meeting God in Prayer.” More details will come in next month’s newsletter.
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The theme for March’s Adult Sunday School class will be “Meeting God in Prayer.” More details will come in next month’s newsletter.
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Saturday Morning Study on Romans
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast group is currently studying the Book of Romans. They invite anyone and everyone to join them – in fact, Ella Mae has been studying along with them, so they are only the Men’s Prayer Breakfast group in name. Come to the church on Saturdays at 8 AM if you are interested, and enjoy coffee, treats, conversation, prayer, and Scripture.
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"The Love Dare" Book Discussion on February 22nd
Join us on February 22nd at 7 PM as we discuss the book The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick. You can order your copy of this book through the church ($10) for a limited time, or through any major bookstore, including online retailers like Amazon.com.
Too many marriages end when someone says "I've fallen out of love with you" or "I don't love you anymore." In reality, such statements reveal a lack of understanding about the fundamental nature of true love. This 40-day guided devotional experience will strengthen your resolve to love and care for your spouse as God desires while learning more about the design, nature, and source of true love. Each day's entry discusses a unique aspect of love, presents a specific "dare" for you to do for your spouse, and gives you a journaling area to chart the progress that you will be making. Although this book is intentionally written for those who are married, those who are contemplating marriage or single people just interested in the subject are also welcome to read the book and join in the discussion.
The book discussion will also a time of prayer and Bible study.
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Too many marriages end when someone says "I've fallen out of love with you" or "I don't love you anymore." In reality, such statements reveal a lack of understanding about the fundamental nature of true love. This 40-day guided devotional experience will strengthen your resolve to love and care for your spouse as God desires while learning more about the design, nature, and source of true love. Each day's entry discusses a unique aspect of love, presents a specific "dare" for you to do for your spouse, and gives you a journaling area to chart the progress that you will be making. Although this book is intentionally written for those who are married, those who are contemplating marriage or single people just interested in the subject are also welcome to read the book and join in the discussion.
The book discussion will also a time of prayer and Bible study.
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Book of Faith Workshop - Saturday, February 14th in Findlay
Want to dive in deeper into the Scriptures? Would you like to learn more about how to lead devotions and Bible studies at church or at home? Join Pastor Katherine and other members of the church in attending the Book of Faith workshop, Saturday, February 14th from 8:30-3 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Findlay. Breakout sessions include “Family Bible Study” (how to lead a family study at home), “Adult Bible Study” (how to lead and experience life-changing studies), and “Devotional Leadership” (how to lead and experience life-changing meetings). Registration forms are available at the back of the church. Turn them into the church office by February 5th so we can take advantage of the group discount rate. The cost is $10 and includes lunch.
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