Text Box: THE YOUTH GROUP IS COLLECTING “ALUMINUM CANS” Please leave them by the garage door and let Shannon Hecksel know when you bring them. Text Box: XYZ CLUB For seniors 55 years and older meets every Tuesday at Memorial Lutheran Church in Afton. This includes cards and visiting 9:00 a.m. – Noon. Text Box: VALLEY ACCESS CABLE CHANNEL #18 Airs one of our worship services on Fridays, 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM & Saturdays, 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM WE CAN ALSO PROVIDE DVD’s FOR SHUT-INS IF REQUESTED. They can be picked up by a family member or friend. Call the church office for more information. Text Box: SAVE THE DATE!! Saturday, April 28, 2012 BRUNCH & AUTHOR ANN ZEMKE’S TALK ABOUT HER BOOK “JOURNEY OF AN ORPHAN TRAIN RIDER” describing her grandmother’s experience of being on the train and raised by the family who took her from the train in 1906. More information will follow. Text Box: EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST ONE OCCASION TO CELEBRATE EVERY YEAR. Please take this opportunity to put flowers on our altar. It is easy to do...Pick up some flowers and place them in one of our vases… Or take a vase home and have a florist arrange one. (Sign-up sheets are in the book on the kiosk.) Text Box: FOOD SHELF COLLECTION Saint Peter is collecting food for the Valley Outreach Food Shelf in Stillwater. Checks can be made out to St. Peter Lutheran Church marked “Food Shelf.” Monetary gifts are especially welcome since the Food Shelf can purchase items at a reduced price. Any questions, call Mary Hauch. Let’s all share with those in need! Text Box: VALLEY OUTREACH “THE CLOSET” Is accepting donations of men’s, women’s and children’s new and used clothing, children’s new underwear and socks, and also household goods, cookware, dishes, bedding, etc. Please make sure all items are clean and in good condition. Leave items in the designated area by the coat racks marked “The Closet.” Items placed in bags are much easier to transport to The Closet. splc logosplc picture address

What’s Happening In & Around Saint Peter Afton

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Text Box: THANK YOU TO ALL FOR YOUR GENEROUS FOOD & MONETARY DONATIONS to the Valley Outreach Food Shelf. The total for 2011 was: 386 pounds of food and $1,565.00. Your concern and support of others in our community helped many families. Thank you! Also, thanks to the volunteers who worked and gave of their time this past year. Please continue to give, as you are able, to this worthwhile cause in 2012.—Mary Hauch, Valley Outreach Food Shelf Coordinator. Text Box: WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL Of Service cancelations, illness, or death of a church member? Send an email request to “stpeter@stpeterafton.org” Your email address will not be published, and will only be used for notifications only. Thank you; Steve Oehlke, Head Elder

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Text Box: ARE YOU CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER With a chronic health issues, including early to mid stage memory loss? Could you use a break from care giving responsibilities? Would your family member enjoy time doing interesting activities with others? “Day Out” a new group respite program will begin in July at Family Means at 1875 Northwestern Ave, Stillwater, MN on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 10:AM to 2:PM. Participants will enjoy group discussions, sharing memories, creative projects, music, exercise, games, lunch, guest speakers, and other recreational activities. For more information about program fees, contact Lisa Schiemann at 651-789-4004 or lschiemann@familymeans.org

LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS

 

Lenten Soup Suppers will be served in the Parish Hall each

Wednesday evening during Lent. 5:00 PM until 6:15 PM

A suggested price is $5.00 per person or $15.00 per family.

February 29th Cheesy Vegetable / March 7th Chicken Vegetable

March 14th Potato Bacon Chowder / March 21st Vegetable Beef

March 28th Tomato with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Text Box: PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Meets every other Tuesday at 7:PM Shawls are available to give along with Words of Encouragement. Join us to knit or crochet. Lessons are available. For More info call 651-436-3357 Text Box: “WE ARE SEEKING ADDITIONAL PEOPLE FOR THE SANCTUARY AUDIO VISUAL TEAM” DID YOU KNOW WE RECORD AND CREATE A DVD OF BOTH SUNDAY SERVICES? MADE FOR OUR SHUT-INS AND FOR OUR LOCAL CABLE COMPANY FOR REBROADCAST WE WILL SHOW YOU THE ROPES AND PROVIDE TRAINING. Please see Walt or Jay any time. Text Box: TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Pastor Asmus offers a Bible Study for all members and friends of St. Peter Afton Tuesday mornings, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM We share good fellowship, some good eats, and a good Word from the Lord! Feel free to invite a neighbor or friend. Text Box: FOUNDATIONS 5:30PM Wednesdays February 1st, 8th, and 15th Food * Fun * Education * 30 minute Worship