With clarity and power this series of sermons carefully walks through the first eleven verses of Isaiah 40 to unpack their dearly loved Advent themes. You will see God as a comforter, as a mighty warrior, and even as a loving shepherd. Through this series, you will be prepared to welcome your Savior when he is born on Christmas morn. 

Ruth Sermon Series

We will be studying the Book of Ruth at Saints Peter and Paul from October 29th-November 26th, 2023. 

The book of Ruth tells of a young Moabite widow who, out of love for her widowed Israelite mother-in-law, abandoned her own culture, declaring, “Your people shall be my people, and your God my God” (1:16). Though she was destitute and needing to rely on the kindness of others, Ruth’s disposition and character captured the attention of Boaz, a close relative of her deceased husband. Boaz fulfilled the role of kinsman-redeemer and took Ruth as his wife. Ruth serves as a wonderful example of God’s providential care of his people, and of his willingness to accept Gentiles who seek him. Ruth was an ancestor of Christ. The author is unknown, but the genealogy at the end suggests that it was written during or after the time of David.

We're studying the 7 core values at Saints Peter and Paul this September and October. Join us as we consider what it looks like to live in community according to these Christ-like characteristics. 

Summer Series - 2023

This summer at Saints Peter & Paul - we're going to be delving into the questions we have for God. Have you ever had a question you wish you could ask God? Whether it's something we read in the Bible, a tough season we find ourselves in, or the latest "idea" circulating in our culture - we are faced with many tough questions.

Thankfully, we have a God who gives us answers. We don't always get precise answers to the particular challenges facing us - but through our communal study of His Word - we find answers to much of the chaos and confusion of life. Ultimately, it is all answered in Jesus!

So what's your question? Let us know, and we'll be spending our summer digging into these tough questions and the real answers God provides for us. Looking forward to strengthening our faith with you as we seek Him together! 

He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Alleluia!

...but what does this mean for today?

The Resurrection of Jesus is the centerpiece of the Christian faith. It is the zenith of the Gospel stories - their narratives all working towards it. It is the foundation of the New Testament - energizing the spread of Christianity throughout the greater Roman world, inching ever further towards "the ends of the earth." As prolific New Testament author N. T. Wright has said: "Get rid of the Christmas Story and you lose a couple chapters in Matthew and Luke. Get rid of Easter...and you lose the entire New Testament."

There's no story to tell without it! As Paul said elsewhere: "If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied." (1 Corinthians 15:19). Yes, new life exists - beyond this life.

But what does that life look like? What is the hope that the disciples of Jesus were clinging to that Easter morning and beyond? And is it a hope only for the future...or does it have implications for today?

We're going to be exploring all this (and more!) in our next sermon series: "Surprised By Hope." This sermon series runs from April 13th - June. 

We look forward to unpacking the Resurrection with you and discovering all that it means...for the future and for today!

Services in Lent

Ash Wednesday: Feb. 22, 2023

 March 1st -  March 29th: [free] Dinner at 5pm followed by worship at 6pm.

Palm Sunday: April 2nd

Maundy Thursday: April 6th @6pm

Good Friday: April 7th @ 1pm and 6pm

Easter: April 9th 

In this Epiphany sermon series, we will be looking at the first four chapters of 1 Corinthians as we learn that the Kingdom of God is Upside Down. 

What is Up, comes down. What is Down, is brought up. 

Jesus comes down. He brings the Kingdom of Heaven to earth. 

We who are down, low, despised, poor, sinners, are lifted up. 

The Kingdom of God is upside down from the ways of the world. It looks different. It's a whole new reality. 

We invite you to join us as we find ourselves having our reality shifted by the Upside Down Kingdom of God. 

In 1925, Rev. Phillip Wambsganss, the 3rd pastor to serve at Saints Peter and Paul, reflected back on his very first Christmas Eve as pastor, 50 years earlier in 1875. 

It's a joy to read this story!

Feeling busied, hurried, or all our stressed? 

Come and spend some time with us this Advent as we reflect on the comforting words of Psalm 46. 

Be still. 

We have worship services at our regular times on Sunday mornings (8:30am and 11am). 

Join us for reflective worship on Wednesdays in Advent where we will ponder, and put into practice the themes from Sunday in a unique way. 

Wednesdays are 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21. 

There is a soup supper at 5pm and worship at 6pm. 

The letter to the Philippians stands out from the Apostle Paul's other letters. In this letter, Paul is grateful for the church and their love and support of him and his work in the Gospel. 

Paul writes this letter to the church in Philippi while he is in prison, but they have continued to support him with financial gifts and encouragement. 

Gratitude is a wonderful way to live. In this letter, we will see Paul demonstrate a life of gratitude no matter what life throws his way because he knows that he belongs to Christ in life and in death. 

As we walk through Philippians together, we will be encouraged to take on this spirit of gratitude in our own lives as well. 

October 30th - November 20th.

The Bible is full of good words. 

Good words are words/metaphors/images that the Bibles uses to describe the salvation that we have in Jesus Christ. Over the course of seven weeks, we will be looking at seven Good Words. 

They are: Life, Property, Adoption, Marriage, Cleansing, Victory, Sent.

We had a great time at the LCMS Youth Gathering in July. Take a look at our highlight video! 

What sort of disciplines do you keep in your life to continuously grow in your faith and relationship with Jesus? 

Maybe you don't even know how to get started. 

In this six week series, we're going to get very practical about disciplines that you can implement in your own life or family life to Live the Story. 

Summer Outdoor Worship

Join us on June 26, July 31, August 28, and September 11 for outdoor worship. 

On these dates we will have one combined service @10am and it will be outside. 

Bring a camping chair or picnic blanket to sit on. We will have some available if you don't have one. 

Stay after the service for pulled pork sandwiches and drinks provided by the church. We encourage you to bring additional picnic sides for your family to enjoy time together as the Body of Christ! 

Heaven Party

Join us for a celebration to wrap up the completion of The Story, Sunday School, and our eternal hope of heaven! 

Starting after the early service on 5/22 and continuing until 1pm. 

There will be bounce houses, cotton candy, and face painting for the kids. 

There will be a service project available for all ages to share the love and hope of Jesus! 

This is a great Sunday to invite some friends. 

Read our most recent Newsletter for ministry updates, stories, and opportunities. 

Please join us for our Holy Week services according to the schedule below. 

Maundy Thursday (April 14) @6pm

Good Friday (April 15) @1pm & 6pm

Easter (April 17)
@8am - traditional worship (organ-led hymns) 
@10am - blended worship (organ-led hymns and praise team), livestream
@noon - traditional worship (organ-led hymns)

Easter Breakfast will be served throughout the morning beginning after the 8am service concludes.

If you're coming to the 8am, stay after to eat and enjoy fellowship. 

If you're coming to the 10am, you can either come early for breakfast or eat after the 10am service. 

If you're coming to the noon service, spend time enjoying your morning at home, come enjoy a nice Easter brunch, and join us for worship. 

If you'd like to help serve, sign up at the CCB Group Easter Breakfast 2022. We look forward to gathering with you!

Dorcas Society

We will hold our next meeting on Tuesday, February 15, at 1:00 pm. Getting together in the afternoon this time of year should allow many of you to attend without being concerned about driving the dark.

We invite all the ladies of our congregation to join us for a time of fellowship with our sisters in Christ, along with a tasty dessert of some kind. Contact Jean Pemberton (487-9412) for more information.

Life Outreach Needs Your Help

We are looking for a volunteer to fill a treasurer position at Life Outreach Center. This position is a 4-5 hour per week commitment and is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented with a knowledge of Quickbooks, accounting, and computers. If this someone is you, please contact Mark at 482-8681.

Building Fund

We have set a goal to raise an additional $75,000 for necessary facility improvements from now through the end of 2022. The projects are finish the garage, furnish the patio, add additional senior/handicapped parking close to the entrance. Follow the same giving instructions as above to give to this fund, but select “Building Fund” instead of “General Fund.”

Board of Directors Meeting

Members are invited to address the Board of Directors during their regular meetings. The next meeting is on Thursday, January 20th, at 6:00 pm at the church building. The current board members are Marie Cleveland, Rob Cooke, Shane Kleiman, Maura Leinonen, Alison Pontynen, John Steenport, and Cynthia Stites.