September 2026
From Pastor Scott:
Every year, at about this time, we begin feeling as if we don’t really have enough time. Concerns of summer seem far away. What becomes important are our fall activities. In our family, most of the birthdays of the year occur in October and November, so that, in itself means that many dates are significant. Add a fall vacation to the mix, a few football games, and you soon realize that your monthly calendar for the rest of the year is mostly full.
I am not really lamenting this situation. After the intense heat summer, it will bench to savor inevitable moments of refreshingly cool fall breezes.
As we encounter a different season, we give thanks for the diversity of God’s creation. At St Peter’s these gifts are intensified by our ongoing ministry and the opportunities we have to serve.
This year, fall offers us some unique opportunities. As we move toward a new year, our strategic plan will come into focus. This will also move us into new opportunities as we consider not only our future as a congregation but also the leadership goals enabling us to move into that future.
In this regard, I would ask for the help of everyone. Please try to be diligent in attending worship. If you cannot attend, please follow our service on-line. Also, as the season unfolds, we will likely be moving toward the selection of a call committee to secure pastoral leadership for the future.
While we will move forward in various activities, we also invite your prayers for the guidance and grace of the Holy Spirit at work among us. In Ephesians, St. Paul noted that “the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine,”
Now, all we can do is to give thanks for God’s gracious work knowing that the gifts of God abound even in those moments when we wonder how they will appear.
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Scott