St. Peters Lutheran Church and School

 

The ancient Advent hymn “Savior of the Nations, Come” (LSB 332) is rich in biblical imagery. Ambrose of Milan, the original author, certainly reflects in the text a life of deep meditation upon the incarnation, life, death, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord. The hymn unfolds the gift of the incarnation and the meaning of that event for time and eternity.

Advent is about comings. The season grants opportunity for the Church to reflect upon the first coming of Christ, His promised glorious return, and the reality of His continued presence among us through Word and Sacraments to the end of the age.

This Advent we will be focusing on the words of this hymn. The hymn beautifully focuses on the two natures of Christ and the full revelation of God in the person of Jesus. The flesh and blood of the God-man Jesus brings our salvation. God has become one of us. The mystery of the incarnation causes all of us to ponder anew the sacrificial love of God.  To be fully one of us, to share with us in all things, to know no sin, and yet to become sin for us, that is the stuff that causes all creation to fall at His feet and worship. There is no greater love of God than the work of Jesus Christ in rescuing fallen creation.

Not by human flesh and blood,
By the Spirit of our God,
Was the Word of God made flesh -
Woman’s offspring, pure and fresh.
(LSB 332:2)

We will be having Advent Midweek Service at 7:00 pm. this year.
The themes for the various Midweek services are:
Series: “Savior of the Nations Come”
                        December 2   - “The Invitation” –
December 9 - “The Announcement” –
                        December 16 – “His Throne” –

The Christmas schedule is:
                                                December 24 – 7:00 pm - Children’s Christmas Eve Service
                                                December 24 – 11:00 pm – Christmas Candlelight Service with Holy Communion
                                                December 25 – 10:00 am – Christmas Day Choir Concert

We have many opportunities this Advent to Celebrate and praise our Lord!
            May your celebrations this Christmas season be truly special as we prepare for the coming of the Savior..

In His Service,
Pastor Skeesick

PoinsettiasIt has been a tradition for St. Peter’s members to furnish poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for the Christmas services.  If you would like to provide one or more plants, please bring them to the church on Sat. Dec. 13.  If you would like the flowers to commemorate a loved one or special event, please call Sharon Schaefer at 888-2241 or the church office at 888-2250 to provide the information which will be printed in the bulletin on Christmas Day.	Got Questions?????? If you use a computer, every question you ask can give your church and school a donation by using “GOODSEARCH.COM”   Moreover, by making purchases at various places online, percentages up to 30% can come back as a donation to St. Peter’s. There are numerous search engines, such as Google, Yahoo,Ask.com, etc. and they all have their strong sides.  I use GoodSearch.com regularly, to ask simple questions, or to find a website I want to know more about.  I also can use other search engines, but leave GOODSEARCH.com as my home page. Since beginning its use, St. Peters has earned more than $100 with no effort.  With a little more effort, the pennies could come rolling in.  If anyone needs help installing Goodsearch, I would be glad to assist.  Search for those pennies, nickels and dollars! Helen Flatau    8882265
Used Cell Phone Drive Bring your old cell phone and drop it off at the school.	Recycling Collection We recycle and collect the following items: laser inkjet cartridges, batteries,   "Best Choice" "Campbells" labels, plastic six pack rings, alumni can top lids, box tops, keys and eye glasses.
SID SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND Provides grants to students from the SID at our seminaries and Concordia University System schools who are studying for careers in full-time professional church work.  The ever-increasing cost is creating enormous education debt for these servants of God.  If anyone would like to donate to this fund, please put your gift in the attached envelope and drop in the collection plate or give to Norma Krohne.  You do not need to put your name on the envelope.  If giving a check please make the check to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.  The church will forward a check to the district.	Christmas Program Please help your child practice his or her part for our Christmas Program. We are very excited about our program, please come and join us for a wonderful evening. Please invite all your family and friends to enjoy a wonderful evening.