October 2026

From Pastor Scott:

What does life as a Christian really look like?

Answering that question should not be difficult. For instance, as a basic point, Christians trust in the power of God’s grace. We also live according to the precepts God provides for us in the Ten Commandments, the Gospels, and our creeds rooted in faith. In general, living faithfully in Christ is about living as faithfully as we can within these foundational understandings. Or as Martin Luther taught, we should live as Christ for others.

In other words, our lives in Christ are defined by how we use God’s gifts in our service to others. What this essentially means is that we serve both as individual people empowered by faith and in Christian community empowered by connection with others.

At St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, we truly give thanks for these serving connection points. As we gather in worship, we gain spiritual tools and inspiration for our serving. Our ministry in Christ consists of many tentacles of God’s blessings shared with others in our community and the world. God has called us to serve, and we work together using the gifts God has provided.

During the fall, we celebrate these gifts. Coming together as people of faith, we follow patterns developed during the early days of Christianity. We care for the needs of our community of faith and we also care for the needs in our wider community. Each week, people in our congregation offer their time, talents and financial resources to the work of Christ in this place.

To me, the story of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church engaging in these efforts is inspiring in itself. As a congregation, we exhibit many activities that answer that question of what a Christian really looks like. My short answer to that question is that Christians look like us. However, we are not alone—Christians look like ordinary people shaped by God’s power and love who live as people committed in their faith every day.

As we focus on the Christian life during October and November, remember the power of God’s inspiration. By the power of the Holy Spirit, God is at work in our congregation. Use the stewardship devotion book as a guide for your daily prayers.  Most of all, remember that God works through you and all of us together as we lead lives in Christ each day.

Peace in Christ’s love,

Pastor Scott