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We Are Pleased To Introduce Our New Minister and His Family

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Pastor Philip Kittelson is the son of Philip and Sara Kittelson, and grandson of Odell and Margaret Kittelson. Third generation missionary to Bolivia. He has served with his wife Johanny and his two daughters Mariana and Raphaella in the Bolivian Amazon basin, doing medical missions, taking the Word of God and much needed medical aid to people living in very remote communities along the shores of the rivers in Bolivia. He and his family have a heart for serving God and for serving people in a tangible way, thus seeking to manifest the Kingdom of God here on earth. He also has a heart for apologetics or defending the faith through love and reason. Pastor Philip knows what it means to be blind but then to see the light of God. That is to, by God’s grace, be enlightened by the love of God the Father as manifested through Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, and the Holy Spirit, the comforter sent to be with us through our journey here on earth. Pastor Philip prays and hopes that you too can see the light of life in Jesus Christ, so that we may all live abundant lives here on earth and partake of eternal life hereafter. And if you already believe Jesus’ Lordship, he prays that you may grow in your love for God and your fellow humans, so that you may be edified in your Christian character by imitating Christ, that is our sanctification. 

If you are seeking meaning in life or if you are on your quest for truth, feel free to reach out to him, as he will gladly talk with you.  

Jesus prayed for us in this way:

“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you.” John 17:20-21

Fun and Fellowship at the Craft Fair

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Our church participated in Leland’s Christmas in the Village craft show this past Sunday.

We offered an assortment of items including: notebooks, Christmas ornaments, an ornament and sticker activity kit, glow in the dark bracelets and small boxes of candy all at no cost to the craft show patrons. We also had a drawing for a beautiful Christmas candle.

A big thank you to Pam Whitcraft for all of her hard work in heading up this project. Thank you to Jackie and Bob Jones, Jean Ohme, Linda McVicker, and Greg and Margret Abbott for helping in many and various ways.

It was a fun time of fellowship and hopefully we brought a smile to those who stopped by.

Margret and Greg Abbott and Pam Whitcraft
Jean Ohme, Linda McVicker and Pam Whitcraft not pictured are Bob and Jackie Jones

Happy Retirement Pastor and Carolyn

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Today we wished Pastor and Carolyn a Happy Retirement.

They came to us 14 1/2 years ago when we were transitioning from a 2 point parish to a single one. God as always knew just what we needed when He sent them to us.

Thank you Pastor and Carolyn for your years of service and we look forward to hearing about your new adventures.

Love your St. Petrie Family

Today

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Just stop and think. This moment will never come
again. Do we realize how important our days are?
Oh, we say, “My days are not of any importance.”
The Bible says, “Hebrews 3: 13 (NIV), “But encourage
one another daily as long as it is called “today,” so
that none of you may be hardened by sin’s
deceitfulness. “Hebrews 13:8 (NIV) says, “Jesus
Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”

Another verse about today from Jesus’
words from the cross to the thief stated, “Truly I tell
you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke
23:43 NIV).

So, today is significant. You don’t have to be doing
something profound, but keep your hearts and minds
on the Lord Jesus. You may say, ” I can’t do that
while I am working on a job in a plant or some
business project.” Ask the Lord to help you, because
He is a part of everything we do in this world.

Try it.

Yes you will not always remember, but keep
practicing His presence and you will be surprised at
His part in your “today” activities.

Thank you, Jesus, for reminding each of us that you
are with us every day! Amen

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Devotions for November 2020

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“The Letter”

Dear Friend,

If I were to write you a letter and share the most important thing I could ever tell you, it would be this.  Accept God’s Son, Jesus Christ, as your Savior today.  You have heard how He came to earth as a baby and grew up to be a man teaching others about God the Father’s love for each one of us.  Jesus even gave His life at the age of 33 for us on the cross for our sins, because He loves you and me.  He is the sinless Son of God.  But He arose victoriously 3 days later on Easter morn proving He was the Son of God.  He promises to always be with us through the power of the Holy Spirit.  When we die, we can know for sure that we will go to heaven and be with Jesus and those folks who have accepted Christ through the years.

So, my dear friend, I truly love you and care about you.  I know this letter is something to think about, but don’t put it off.  Today is the day of salvation.  Believe and put your faith in Jesus Christ.

Your Friend in Christ,

Put your name here

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A Thought From Your Pastor 5/24/2020

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5 21 20 bird and worm

Matthew 6:26-29 (ESV) 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

A Thought From Your Pastor!

One thing Carolyn and I enjoy doing is to pack a small lunch for supper and go down under the Illinois river bridge and eat our picnic lunch in the car.  Sometimes our friend Judy comes down and we talk from window to window (8 feet apart).  One day we were sitting there waiting for a barge to go by and I started watching this robin.  He would hop a few feet, sit for a second and then peck at the ground.  He only came up with a dirty beak.  He would hop a little farther and try again.  It took him many tries before he had success.  No matter what, he didn’t seem to get excited or upset he just kept hopping along and pecking the ground.  He kept doing what robins are meant to do and waited for the rewards.  With that patience he was finally rewarded. His countenance didn’t seem to change and he didn’t seem to get worried when he came up “empty–handed.”

Our scripture says: 26 Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?   We had a shortage of toilet paper and now they are worried about meat. What’s next?

Scripture tells us: Psalm 50:10 (NIV):  for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills.  My God fed the thousands on the hills, He took care of the prophets needs, He created everything around us and we’re worried about toilet paper?  We need to get into His word and just see what a wonderful and powerful God we serve.

Romans 10:17 (ESV)  faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.  Since we have some extra time let’s make it productive and get into the Word of God.  Let the Word build that faith in you that we can smile through this pandemic knowing our God is in control.  James 1:2-4 (ESV) 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.  Pray that you will come through this with joy knowing Jesus is walking through it with us.

5 21 20 Snoopy tree

Hold on tight—not to a tree but to Jesus!                                                                                      He will bring us through!

Of course as always: Keep praying but also keep rejoicing in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.  Hopefully we will be meeting together again in the near future.

God’s Blessing,                                                                                                                                   Pastor Gerry and Carolyn

5 21 20 Ugly Bug

Don’t let that evil scary bug bother you.  Call the exterminator; Jesus never fails!