St. Peter's Lutheran Church
155 Colborne St N N3Y 3V4 Simcoe, ON, Canada

Share the love this weekend with our Children's Activity Pages- found at https://lll.ca/weekly-childrens-pages/

Ah, Love...It's Valentine's Day Weekend and we want you to tell us what you love about the ones you love. Take a look and share yours in the comments below!

And we're praying again! Send us a DM to join us tomorrow at 7:00 pm. . Not comfortable joining us online? DM your prayer request. . It was wonderful to get together and share our common concerns, thoughts and pray for each other and the community. And assurance that God has this brings us peace and hope!... . . . . #zoomprayernight #prayer #community #family #support #mentalhealth #spiritualhealth #lutheran #christian #southernontario #norfolkcounty #stpetersnorfolk See more

There are many ways to stay connected at St. Peter's! . Some join us on our YouTube channel and cast the service to the big screen and others join watch together as a group on Zoom. . Subscribe to our YouTube channel here to join us.https://bit.ly/StPetersNorfolk... . If you would like to join us via Zoom, DM us for an invite or send a request through our websitewww.stpetersnorfolk.com . Hope to see you online! . . . . #churchonline #family #community #WorshipatHome #WorshipatStPeters #lutheran #christian #southernontario #norfolkcounty #DownTownSimcoe #stpetersnorfolk See more

Find the Kid's Lectionary Learning sheets for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany on our website now! https://lll.ca/weekly-childrens-pages/

We are happy to be apart of this worth while event. The Mind*Body*Spirit Wellness Fair is going online this year. Check out the event page to keep posted on what's happening!

Our tradition of special music at Christmas lives on! . We've been recording and receiving at home recordings of family bubbles to add special music to our Christmas Candlelight service. . We are so thankful for our talented volunteers! DM us for an invite to enjoy Christmas Eve Worship Service in your home. ... . . . . #ajoyfulnoise #joyfullyLutheran #Christmas #Christmasiscoming #Candlelightservice #lutheran #CanLutheran #norfolkcounty #DowntownSimcoe #stpetersnorfolk See more

What are you doing tomorrow morning at 10:30 am? Join us online tomorrow for our livestream service! https://youtu.be/qpOu9ykKI9o... #Matthew253146 #bible #scripture #GodsWord #LCC #Lutheran #CanLutheran #worship #worshipservice #divineservice #church #churchservice #Jesus #JesusChrist #Christ #God #Trinity #sacraments #gospel #liturgy #christian #lectionary #norfolkcounty #DowntownSimcoe #519folk #stpetersnorfolk

What are the kids and the young at heart doing December 20th? #norfolkcounty #stpetersnorfolk

Every interaction we have is a chance to be faithful and grow in love.. The Lord has called us to be good stewards of our gifts and talents and to go forth and use them to bring Him glory! #matthew2523#welldone#comeonin#goodandfaithfulservant#lutheran #CanLutheran #norfolkcounty #stpetersnorfolk

Join us live this Sunday at 10:30 am as Pastor Maffett leads us in worship! #norfolkcounty #stpetersnorfolk

Today we begin our third week in the countdown to Christmas. #Advent2020 #norfolkcounty #stpetersnorfolk

God Hears Your Heart

You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Mathew 5:14-16 In a world full of darkness, be the light. .... . . . #letyourlightshine #bethelight #joyfullyLutheran #lutheran #LCC #CanLutheran #lutheranchurchcanada #norfolkcounty #519folk #stpetersnorfolk See more

In one children’s book, discover that you are a part of God’s family through Jesus. Perfect for this Advent season. https://myc.ph/353bifQ

The countdown is on to our Live Stream service! See you online this Sunday at 10:30 am. #norfolkcounty #stpetersnorfolk

"All We'll Ever Need" Luke 12:15 - And He (Jesus) said to them, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in th...e abundance of his possessions." Jesus had a huge heart for people in need, but He did not confuse human need with human greed. Never did He imagine that something becomes a true necessity just because some people say so. For instance, how many phones, tablets, apps, pairs of shoes, or changes of clothing does it take to meet life's bare necessities, and without which you cannot live comfortably? The answer to that question will tell us a lot about ourselves. To be sure, there are many among us who do without life's bare necessities, and this is a tragedy in any society. For them living is a constant struggle of never having enough, of just getting by. Yet, while those who have little often dream of the material goods that seem beyond their reach, they too need to be on guard "against all covetousness." John the apostle tells us that Jesus Christ knew what was in man and was totally aware of what life is all about. Indeed, in Him was life and that life was-and is-the light of men (see John 1:1-4). As the Son of God, our Lord respected the creation, the material creation of God. He used material things wherever it suited Him. His love, however, was for people. Out of love for people, and in spite of their willful transgression against the will of His Father and their rebellious refusal to live as His sons and daughters, He willingly became a Man. He gave His life that all men everywhere might be forgiven every sin they've committedthat they might enjoy life to the full againregardless of their state of material possession. Naturally, there is nothing wrong with working hard and making money in the employment of the gifts God has given you. But don't set your heart on the things your money can buy. Instead, with everything that is in you, work hard at being the man or woman, the boy or girl, God wants you to be. That's real life, depending in no way on the number of your possessions. Pray hard, too, that God will make you the man or woman, the boy or girl, who earnestly desires the fruits of His righteousness. That's real life, depending in no way on the number of your possessions. This is the life Jesus wants us to knowone that draws its strength and contentment from Him. By faith in Christ as your Lord and Savior, know that you have everything you need. As the apostle Paul writes, "I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:12-13). THE PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us everything we need: Jesus. In His Name. Amen. From "Everything Is So Expensive," a sermon excerpt from Rev. Dr. Oswald Hoffmann, former Speaker of The Lutheran Hour Reflection Questions: 1. What would you say is the difference between a necessity and luxury? 2. How can we resist the urge to keep filling our lives with material things? 3. There are many things that take our attention off God. How do you maintain focus?

Well, that's a wrap on our first live stream! We had a sound technical difficulty that took us about 15 minutes into the worship service to figure out, but we did! We learn something new every week. :) https://www.stpetersnorfolk.com/sermons Have a blessed Thanksgiving Monday! #norfolkcounty #stpetersnorfolk

Even during these crazy times we have so much to be Thankful for. #gratitude #countlessblessings #GodisGood#thanksgiving #thanksgivingworship #lutheran #LCC #lutheranchurchcanada #norfolkcounty #519folk #stpetersnorfolk

Did we miss you this morning? :) Loved seeing everyone this Sunday! Next week church online and in person starts at 10:30 am! #norfolkcounty #stpetersnorfolk

You know that thing... that's on your mind... He's got you!! . God’s got you like he did the last time and the time before! He’s got you!! . .... . . #Castallyourcares #prayer #giveittoJesus #lutheran #CanLutheran #LCC #norfolkcounty #519folk #stpetersnorfolk See more

"Eggs in a Basket" Philippians 3:4-14 - Though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the ...flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the Law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the Law, blameless. But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For His sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the Law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faiththat I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and may share His sufferings, becoming like Him in His death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me His own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. The older I get, the more I realize just how much I am betting on Jesus. To use the old proverb, I am putting all my eggs in His basketand I'm starting to see just how important that is. The stakes are getting higher. Oh, I loved and trusted Jesus when I was younger, too; but now I am starting to see friends and family die, some of them younger than myself. I am becoming more and more disabled myself. I am watching my son grow up and move out into a world that seems more and more dangerous. As things become darker, it's clear that where I put my trust is important. Which basket will protect these precious eggs of mine? Paul had a lot of baskets to choose fromhis ancestry among the "chosen people" of God; his religious zeal; his top-level education; his clean conscience. And Paul could have done what a lot of us doput one or two eggs in each basket, just to minimize the loss if one basket happens to drop. But he didn't. He put all his eggs in Jesus' baskethe bet everything on Jesushe leaned all his weight on Jesus, holding nothing back, and trusted Jesus not to let him fall. That's the sign either of an idiot or of a very, very confident believer. You, too, may have many baskets to choose from. Do you have wealth? That's a basket. What about exercise and healthy eating? That's another. Then there are things like friends and family, education, good government, hard work, and savingsbaskets, baskets, baskets! Against all of these, Paul urges us to put our eggs in Jesus' basket. Not that the other things aren't goodbut they aren't eternal, everlasting, utterly trustworthy. Only Jesus is that. Only Jesus loves you enough to lay down His own life for youto hang on a cross for youto rise from the dead for you, and promise to share His everlasting life with you. Only Jesus will see you through whatever comes, no matter how deep the darkness, no matter how strong the storm. Because He is your Savior. THE PRAYER: Lord Jesus, help me cling to Youall my eggs in Your basketbecause You are holding on to me in love. Amen. This Daily Devotion was written by Dr. Kari Vo. Reflection Questions: 1. What "baskets" do you have to choose from? 2. Where are you most tempted to place your trust? 3. How can you tell what you're really trusting in?

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Sometimes the week can drag on and rob us of our joy and hope. . We come together on Sundays to Worship God for his goodness and mercy. Where God is present there is joy, healing, hope and restoration! . .... . . #Godmeetsuswhereweare #churchfamily #churchonline #churchinperson #joy #hope #lutheran #CanLutheran #LCC #norfolkcounty #519folk #stpetersnorfolk See more

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