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CHURCH COUNCIL: Carolyn Olson, President (575) 887-3343 cole@bajabb.

com Chris McCraw, Secretary (575) 885-8512 Susan Knight, Treasurer (575)302-9399 struttmom1@yahoo.com October, 2015.

com Kate Hanson (575)361-6835 khanson_04@hotmail.com Brad Harper (575) 725-9155 harper3664@hotmail.

Hutchison Chris McCraw * Jean Vinka Finance & Stewardship Dianna Hutchison LaVelta Jenkins Susan Knight* Paul

Hutchison* Susan Howard Gib Tafoya Valda Tafoya Jean Vinka Worship & Music Kay Gunning Dawn Hanson Carolyn Olson*

Marty teaches the kids about FROGs to Fully Rely On God BIRTHDAYS: Bryan Howard 10-8 ANNIVERSARIES: Brad & Nora

The CONTACT Linda Servold Linda Servold Carolyn Olson Jill Thompson Laura Dhenin Laura Dhenin Laura Dhenin Al

1 CHURCH COUNCIL: Carolyn Olson, President (575) Saint Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church LaVelta Jenkins, Vice President (575) Chris McCraw, Secretary (575) Susan Knight, Treasurer (575) October, Volume 54 #10 Dianna Hutchison, Financial Secretary (575) Kate Hanson (575) Brad Harper (575) MINISTRY TEAMS: * = Council Liaison Bold = Chairperson Christian Education Cindy Anderson Laura Dhenin Diana Hutchison Chris McCraw * Jean Vinka Finance & Stewardship Dianna Hutchison LaVelta Jenkins Susan Knight* Paul Thompson Property David Hanson Kate Hanson* Brad Harper Carolyn Olson Paul Thompson Service, Unity & Witness Dianna Hutchison* Susan Howard Gib Tafoya Valda Tafoya Jean Vinka Worship & Music Kay Gunning Dawn Hanson Carolyn Olson* Linda Servold Toni Thompson Rev. Marty teaches the kids about FROGs to Fully Rely On God BIRTHDAYS: Bryan Howard 10-8 ANNIVERSARIES: Brad & Nora Harper STAFF: Choir Director: Organist and Keyboard: Assistant Musicians: Office Secretary Website Editor The CONTACT Linda Servold Linda Servold Carolyn Olson Jill Thompson Laura Dhenin Laura Dhenin Laura Dhenin Al Bierle Alan Jenkins Linda DeSelms Earl Cunningham Misty Carrasco Colette Dhenin Llewis Diggs & Susan Knight Zachary McAlister Anne Erickson Diana Thompson If we have inadvertently omitted anyone, please contact Laura Dhenin in the church office. Thank you!

Page 2 We are Lutherans We are the church together We are the church for the sake of the world This is is the theme of the ELCA and the topic of our adult Sunday School Class.

And at the heart of what we do is worship, and the heart of that is Jesus Christ, We are church for the sake of the world. We weren t redeemed to just think good thoughts of Jesus Christ.

2 Page 2 We are Lutherans We are the church together We are the church for the sake of the world This is is the theme of the ELCA and the topic of our adult Sunday School Class. We are discovering just what it is that brings us to worship and just what it is that keeps us coming and why we do it Our Bishop of the ELCA, Elizabeth Eaton writes: We are a church first. And at the heart of what we do is worship, and the heart of that is Jesus Christ, We are church for the sake of the world. We weren t redeemed to just think good thoughts of Jesus Christ. We re supposed to be out there, helping to bring about the abundant life. And to us, here at St. Peter, we are definitely the church together. I know that in this transition time, we are overwhelmed by being without a pastor, overwhelmed by a dwindling membership and we wonder just what is going to happen! But my friends, we aren't here because of our strength. We are here because God has called us here! God has gathered us! It's not something we do it's what God has done! Done and is doing! The only reason we are here is because God loved us and loves us still! We have a message we have a purpose we have a special gift! We love because God loves us! We worship because God loves us! We are the church together because God loves us! ~ Carolyn Olson

Page 3 World Communion Sunday Sunday, October 4, 10:30 am Mark Your Calendars!

Sunday, October 4: World Communion Sunday Food Drive for Jonah s House October Birthdays Cake Reception (After Worship) Sunday, October 25: Reformation Sunday *Remember to

Youth* Mini-Retreat *Middle School & High School (Hosted by St.

local program that sends backpacks, filled with food items, home with Carlsbad and Loving community children who would otherwise go without food over the weekend. St.

World Communion Sunday is a celebration observed on the first Sunday of October that promotes Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation.

Peter has participated in this celebration with an exchange of Communion vessels with our Carlsbad ecumenical-partners.

3 Page 3 World Communion Sunday Sunday, October 4, 10:30 am Mark Your Calendars! Dates to Remember: Friday, October 2: 5:30 pm Pumpkin Patch Set-Up Saturday, October 3: 8:00 am Pumpkin Patch Delivery! Sunday, October 4: World Communion Sunday Food Drive for Jonah s House October Birthdays Cake Reception (After Worship) Sunday, October 25: Reformation Sunday *Remember to wear something RED Sunday, November 1: All Saint s Day Saturday, November 7, 10:00 am: CROP Walk for Hunger Friday, November 13, beginning at 7:00 pm: Border Conference Youth* Mini-Retreat *Middle School & High School (Hosted by St. Mark s Roswell) Saturday, November 14, 10:00 am: Border Conference Missional Gathering with RMS Bishop Gonia Packs for Hunger Collection On-Going: Packs for Hunger is a local program that sends backpacks, filled with food items, home with Carlsbad and Loving community children who would otherwise go without food over the weekend. St. Peter has a collection box in the Narthex for non-perishable food items (that children can easily prepare for themselves). World Communion Sunday is a celebration observed on the first Sunday of October that promotes Christian unity and ecumenical cooperation. The tradition originated in 1933, and is now celebrated worldwide. In previous years, St. Peter has participated in this celebration with an exchange of Communion vessels with our Carlsbad ecumenical-partners. This year, in cooperation with these partner congregations, we have agreed to an exchange of people. Members of St. Peter are invited to worship at one of our ecumenical-partner churches on this Sunday: Carlsbad Mennonite: 9:30am First Christian: 10:30 am First Presbyterian: 10:00 am and Grace Episcopal: 8:30 am or 10:30 am Food Drive for Jonah s House Sunday October 4 Jonah's House in in need of canned and other non-perishable food items. PLEASE Remember to bring your items to church the first Sunday of each month. October Birthday Reception: October 4 - After Worship Join us after worship as we honor all those celebrating birthdays this month.

Page 4 Reformation Sunday: October 25 Rocky Mountain Synod - Border Conference

ease Remember to wear something RED! C.R.O.P.

other Carlsbad-community churches in our town and around the world in their fight

Mark s Lutheran Church - Roswell, NM November 13-14, 2015 Friday arrival between

participate in the Missional Gathering on Saturday!

2015 Missional Gatherings - All Invited!

Mark (Roswell) This year's Missional Gatherings in each conference will help us

" The church is made of many voices, and each voice is as distinctive as the

The wonder of the project is how the voices all come together to make one song.

4 Page 4 Reformation Sunday: October 25 Rocky Mountain Synod - Border Conference YOUTH RETREAT Please Remember to wear something RED! C.R.O.P. HUNGER WALK Saturday, November 7 10:00am (Beach Area Park) Please join us and other Carlsbad-community churches in our town and around the world in their fight against hunger and poverty. Community Response to Overcome Poverty St. Mark s Lutheran Church - Roswell, NM November 13-14, 2015 Friday arrival between 7-8 pm Saturday finished by 1pm Youth in 6th-12th Grades Youth will also participate in the Missional Gathering on Saturday! Registration forms are in the Narthex! See Jean Vinka for details! 2015 Missional Gatherings - All Invited! Border Conference Saturday, November 14: 10:00 am 12:00 pm St. Mark (Roswell) This year's Missional Gatherings in each conference will help us explore our theme for the year, "Many Voices, One Song." The church is made of many voices, and each voice is as distinctive as the person or the community that sings it. The wonder of the project is how the voices all come together to make one song. But really, the voices don't make the song; the song invites the voices to take up the project of making God's music. That is because the song is God's-God's love song for this world loved so deeply and always unfolding in Jesus' good news. We come together this fall to listen for the song and join our voices to the "Gospel music" God is making in the world. *St Peter Members: If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the church office to submit your registration. Also, if you would like to attend, but need a ride, PLEASE contact the church office.

Page 5 The Pumpkins are Coming! Saturday, October 3, 8:00 am Refreshments and a cookout lunch will be provided to all volunteers. The St. Peter Pumpkin Patch is a charitable fundraiser.

Pumpkin Patch Set-Up Join us Friday, October 2, 5:30 pm We need a few abled bodies to help set up the canopies, photo-opt board and decorations for our annual Pumpkin Patch.

5 Page 5 The Pumpkins are Coming! Saturday, October 3, 8:00 am Refreshments and a cookout lunch will be provided to all volunteers. The St. Peter Pumpkin Patch is a charitable fundraiser. This year s recipients are: Packs for Hunger, Carlsbad Teen Court and Iglesia Luterana Cristo Rey. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will match up to $1,600 of funds raised. Pumpkin Patch Set-Up Join us Friday, October 2, 5:30 pm We need a few abled bodies to help set up the canopies, photo-opt board and decorations for our annual Pumpkin Patch. Storytellers Needed Several community preschool classes will make visits to the Pumpkin Patch this year, to hear pumpkin stories and pick out pumpkins. We need two or three people each week to read to the children and handle their purchases. The time requirement will be any given Tuesday or Thursday morning, from 9:45-11:30 a.m. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the Narthex at the end of September for those available and willing to help. PUMPKIN PATCH Hours: October 3* - 31 Mon-Fri: 3:00 7:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am 7:00 pm and Sunday: 1:00 5:00 pm A sign-up schedule for our 11th Annual Pumpkin Patch is available in the narthex. Please sign-up for the shifts you are able to be here to help with Pumpkin Patch sales. *Oct. 3 - sales beginning at 1:00 pm. Pumpkin Patch Hospitality Table We will host a Hospitality Table on the four Saturdays of the Pumpkin Patch, beginning on October 10. We ll have coffee, cider, and baked treats for all who visit our Pumpkin Patch. We are asking for help in the form of homemade (if possible) cookies, muffins, breads, etc. We ll need to have things at the church by Friday evening or early Saturday for the weekend you choose. If you wish to contribute, but can t get your goodies to the church, please call the church office at to let us know. We ve always had great response to the treats, and we thank you!

Page 6 Bishop Eaton visits Madagascar Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton is leading a group of ELCA officials on a visit to Madagascar this week.

This will be Bishop Eaton's first visit to Madagascar and her first opportunity to meet President Rakoto Endor Modeste, Malagasy Lutheran Church President.

between ELCA and our Malagasy sisters and brothers will be important as the church prepares to elect a new President and General Secretary a little over a year from now.

6 Page 6 Bishop Eaton visits Madagascar Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton is leading a group of ELCA officials on a visit to Madagascar this week. The party arrived in the capital Antananarivo on September 1 and will be in the country through September 6. This will be Bishop Eaton's first visit to Madagascar and her first opportunity to meet President Rakoto Endor Modeste, Malagasy Lutheran Church President. The meeting is important not only because it gives our Presiding Bishop an opportunity to experience first-hand the ministries of this vibrant church, but also because maintaining strong relations between ELCA and our Malagasy sisters and brothers will be important as the church prepares to elect a new President and General Secretary a little over a year from now. Bishop Eaton's short visit will not permit her to visit our Rocky Mountain Synod companion synods in the north of Madagascar. A highlight of the trip is that she has been invited to preach at an ordination service at Fandriana on the final day of her travel. Since the Malagasy Lutheran Church does not ordain women, this act of accompaniment has powerful symbolic significance for the church in Madagascar and for showing recognition of the vitality and integrity of our relationship. It reminds us how different practices and theological emphases are overcome in the good news of Jesus which we celebrate together. Please mention this trip in your worship liturgies this coming Sunday and let us offer prayers for safe travel and a strengthening of our partnership with sisters and brothers in Madagascar. Yours in faith, Bishop Jim Gonia 'Confronting Racism' webcast now available How do we talk about race, systemic racism and becoming a more inclusive church? Watch the webcast of the Aug. 6 conversation as ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton and William B. Horne II, a member of the ELCA Church Council, discuss the complexity and implications of racism. This page includes many resources to support this important conversation in your congregation. (Press CTRL and left click your mouse over the underlined text for a direct link to the websites). Ruth Hoffman honored by Health Action New Mexico For their 20th Anniversary, Health Action New Mexico is honoring 20 people who have been a positive force for health in New Mexico over the past 20 years! They are honoring Ruth Hoffman as one of their distinguished honorees! Ruth Hoffman has been the director of the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry - New Mexico since Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM is the state public policy office of Rocky Mountain Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Since 1984 Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM has focused its work on public policies impacting the lives of people living in poverty and experiencing hunger. Ruth has been an effective advocate for Medicaid and Medicaid Expansion in New Mexico through Health Care for All, the Medicaid Coalition, and the state Medicaid Advisory Committee. In addition, she has been a member of the Steering Committee of the NM Coalition to Repeal the Death Penalty Policy, the Advocacy Committee of the NM Coalition to End Homelessness, the NM Food Bank Association Board, and the Board of the NM Conference of Churches. Previously she was the program director of the NM Center on Law and Poverty and also served as executive director of Common Cause-NM. Congratulations Ruth! We thank her for her dedication to the people of New Mexico!

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1302 West Pierce Street Carlsbad NM 88220 575-887-3033 Email: stpeterlutheran@pvtnetworks.net www.splcnm.

10 1302 West Pierce Street Carlsbad NM S u n M o n T u e W e d T h u F r i S a t 1 2 5:30 pm: Pumpkin Patch Set-Up 5:30-7:30 pm: Girl Scouts 3 8:00 am: Pumpkin Patch Delivery 1:00 pm: Pumpkin Patch OPENS World Communion 4 9:00 am: Sunday School 9:00 am: Adult Bible Study 5 6 4:30 pm: Service, Unity & Witness Mtg. 5:30 pm: Christian Education Mtg :30 pm: Finance & Stewardship Mtg. 5:30-7:30 pm: Girl Scouts :30 am: Worship & Holy Communion 10:30 am: Toddler Church *Food Drive for Jonah s House 11:30 am: October Birthdays Cake Reception 9:00 am: Sunday School :30-7:30 pm: Girl Scouts 17 9:00 am: Adult Bible Study 10:30 am: Worship & Holy Communion 5:00 pm: CTHHS Board Mtg. 5:30 pm: Worship & Music Mtg. 10:30 am: Toddler Church 12:00 pm: Cong. Council Mtg. 9:00 am: Sunday School :30-7:30 pm: Girl Scouts 24 9:00 am: Adult Bible Study 10:30 am: Worship & Holy Communion 10:30 am: Toddler Church Reformation 25 9:00 am: Sunday School :30-7:30 pm: Girl Scouts 31 9:00 am: Adult Bible Study 10:30 am: Worship & Holy Communion 10:30 am: Toddler Church

11 The Contact St. Peter Lutheran Church 1302 West Pierce Street Carlsbad NM Sunday Schedule ~ Fall 9:00 am: Sunday School 9:00 am: Adult Bible Study 10:30 am: Worship with Holy Communion 10:30 am: Toddler Church

Saint Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church

PASTOR: Rev. Marty Singleterry 575-200-6206 martys15@live.com Saint Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church CHURCH COUNCIL: Carolyn Olson, President (575) 887-3343 cole@bajabb.com LaVelta Jenkins, Vice President