PARISH LIFE AND GROWTH NEWS

The Parish Life & Growth Committee will be collecting items for homeless kits through March 9^th.  These kits will be given to Helping Hands of St. Louis to aid the needy.  How can you help?

You may:

a. donate specific items to make the bags

b.  prepare an entire kit

c.  give a monetary donation for the

     committee to purchase items.

Items/kits donated may be placed in boxes located in the Chapel and Narthex.    

                   HOMELESS KITS

Place the following in a gallon ziplock bag:

T        1 breakfast bar

T        1 pack of Cheez’ n Crackers

T        1 pack of Peanut Butter’n Crackers

T        2 fruit roll-ups or fruit snacks

T        2 slim jims/jerky

T        1 small can of orange juice or

             juice box

T        1 individual size pack of raisins

OUTREACH MINISTRY

COME ONE COME ALL TO AN E & E (EDUCATIONAL & ENJOYABLE) CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE!!!  We have received interest in forming and/or initiating a Men’s Bible Study Group.  At this juncture we would appreciate knowing those men of the congregation along with neighbor’s or friends that would have an interest in participating.  This would truly be a learning experience.  My initial thought would be to have it on somewhat a lighter side welcoming personal insightful comments or interpretations.  I don’t think a Sunday goes by that I don’t scratch my head and wonder if my interpretation of a lesson or gospel reading was the same as other individuals.  I personally think it is good to exchange ideas, thoughts and interpretations, helping us all to be better Christians and disciples in these tumultuous times.  Please contact either myself at 419-290-5369 or drkrause@buckeye-express.com or the church office 419-385-4639 of your interest in joining this new group.  Once we have the names of those interested, we can schedule a brief meeting to discuss what times and day of the week works best for regularly scheduled meetings along with what format is preferred.  Any and all comments and/or suggestions on how best to set up and handle this new endeavor will be greatly appreciated.  Don Krause, Chairman Parish Education.

 OUTREACH MINISTRY

 Mark your calendars!! The dates for this year’s Vacation Bible School have been set: July 14^th  - 18^th, 9:00AM - 11:30AM. 

 WANTED:      Children to attend

                   Adult Teachers

                   Assistants/Helpers

 THEME:         Rainforest Adventure

  FACT: This is one of the rare occasions and or events wherein everyone learns and benefits. 

 For those wanting and or willing to participate, please contact the church office via email at:

 office@stpetri-lutheran.org

or via telephone at 419-385-4639.  Thanking you in advance for your assistance and cooperation in this important and beneficial endeavor.