Announcements 10/12/25

~ MINISTRY SCHEDULE ~

Monday:          Chosen Bible Study 6pm S5:E1

                        Material Girls Quilt Guild 7pm

                        Youth Group Concessions

Tuesday:          Men’s Breakfast Bible Study 6:30am

                        Women’s Bible Study 6:30pm L4

Wednesday:    KFC 3:30-4:45pm

                        Confirmation Class 5:30-6:45pm

                        Youth Group 6:15-7:15pm

                        Last day to RSVP for “Illumination” Service

Thursday:        Piecemakers Quilting Group 1pm

Next Sunday:  Choir Practice 8am

                        Worship with Holy Communion at 9am

~ ANNOUNCEMENTS ~

TODAY IS PASTOR APPRECATION DAY! Thank you, Pastor Short, for all you do for our congregation.

MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY: Starting this Monday, please watch Season 5, Episode 1. Join us at 6pm as we discuss The Chosen from the scriptures. 

PUMPKINS: Be sure to stop by the trailer following the service and grab a pumpkin or two. Thanks to Jim, his helpers for helping pick and his friend who grew them.

CAMP LUTHER FALL JR YOUTH RETREAT: The confirmation class returned yesterday from a weekend retreat made possible with Thrivent funds. Look to Facebook for pictures of their adventures. 

KIDS CHOIR: Starting today after snacks for 10-15 minutes, kids Pre-K to 5th grade are invited to practice some songs which will be sung at the service on November 9th. Reach out to Melissa Harrell with any questions.

MEALTRAIN: The Short family will be the recipients of the next “train”. If you would like to sign up, there is a link on the Facebook page, go to https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/vd1nwg, or contact Melissa Harrell at 402-340-3409.

EYEGLASSES: The National Honor Society of NBC is collecting gently used prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses and even non-prescription sunglasses; a box has been placed in the Fellowship Hall. They are collecting until October 15th.

CHOIR: Practice is held at 8am Sunday mornings and everyone is welcome. First song will be sung on 10/26. Reach out to Marlyce Franzluebbers with any questions.

PLANTS: The peonies, daylilies and other assorted perennials on the south and west sides of the church are being offered to those who would like to transplant them. Feel free to relocated them as you are able. Please take some as soon as possible!

CAMP LUTHER: Help is needed!  Camp Luther has had some maintenance issues arise, and the 2 HVAC systems in Gerwick Lodge are both inoperable and must be replaced. The HVAC in the maintenance director’s house in also in need of replacement. If able, please consider making a donation to their fund. 

YOUTH GROUP VENMO: If you desire to donate to the youth group, the Venmo is @st-peter-youthgroup

OCTOBERFEST GERMAN DINNER: St. John’s Lutheran Church and School (north of Columbus) will be having their annual German dinner on October 19th 11:00am-1:30pm. Further information regarding what they are serving is on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO CATHOLIC CHURCH: November 2nd the church will be open with tours throughout the day starting at 11am. If you would like to attend the interdenominational “Illumination” Service, please RSVP by October 15th to Mary Buller. Invitation and schedule of tours is on the bulletin board. 

ADDRESSES: Sisters in Faith are collecting addresses of our members in college and the military. Addresses needed by November 1st. Please place the address in Gloria Westerman’s mailbox or email the church at st.peter@gpcom.net

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS: Coming November 16th. It’s time to start cleaning those closets! Sign up sheets to volunteer for set up and organizing donations are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. 

PASTOR’S HOURS: Monday-Thursday 11-6, (Wednesday-7:30)

Saturdays and Sundays by appointment.

Online Giving: Use this QR code to give online →  

BLESSINGS PANTRY:  Located at the United Presbyterian Church, 940 Chestnut St, North Bend, NE and is available for anyone needing extra help with food. Current needs are listed on the following Facebook pages: United Presbyterian Church, Blessings Food Pantry, and St. Peter Lutheran Church. 

Open:  1st & 3rd Monday, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Tuesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.    Thursdays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

NOTE: People can drop off directly at the pantry or to the North Bend Library. A big thank you to those who donate.

*Starting in January of 2025, patrons must provide both a photo ID and a current utility bill to be able to access the pantry. This new requirement is in addition to our current pantry usage policies. Patrons must be from the North Bend School district and may only select items for people in their own household. Patrons may shop once per week, may fill one provided paper bag or 2 plastic bags and must take note of the limits on items. The pantry is meant to be a stop gap, not a full grocery shopping experience. We encourage patrons to take only what they need as others depend on the pantry too.

COMMUNION WARE: Circle 4-Donell Simanek & Eileen Chvatal (October-November-December)