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Office and Mail: 9 Mercer Avenue North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 754-0530 An ELCA Congregation A Reconciling in Christ Congregation The Rev. Sara Kay Olson-Smith, Pastor
St. Peter’s Purpose Statement,
Loved by God, growing in faith, we are a place of welcome,
Through the Years...St. Peter’s Lutheran Church began serving the community of North Plainfield in 1892, over 115 years ago! There were only about a dozen major roads in the borough, and people often traveled an hour or more by foot or horse and carriage just to come to church. The church has come through many things since then, both joys and setbacks, including wars, the Depression, and even a disasterous fire in 1946. We have survived and thrived, and are still here!Our Church remains an important part of our lives, because the GOOD NEWS that God, through Christ, loves us, forgives us, and is always with us means so much. Church is also a wonderful way to meet people, to strengthen family relationships, and to become involved in the community.
Invitation...We consider St. Peter’s “THE WELCOME PLACE”. We are always so pleased to share the Lord’s Word and our fellowship with new friends. If you do not have a church home - JOIN US!
Palm Sunday/Holy Week/Easter Schedule...
Maundy Thursday, March 20th
Good Friday, March 21st
We will be joined by our friends from Easter Sunday, March 23rd
The LORD’S SUPPER is celebrated on the first, third, and fifth Sunday of each month, as well as festival days. A Self Service Nursery with Sound System is available for All Services.
Summer Schedule (late June - early September)...
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| Parsonage | (908) 757-2775 |
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We take our name from Martin Luther, a priest who lived in Germany from 1483-1546. He became the key figure in the period of history known as the Reformation. As a young man, Luther was frightened of God, for the church taught that each person had to do things or pay money to earn God’s favor. Luther, realizing that he was not a perfect person (as none of us are), knew that he could never do enough or pay enough to deserve God’s love. And if not, then what? Eternal condemnation and punishment! A pretty scary thought.
Bible verses such as “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God” made all the difference in the world to Luther. This verse is really a good summary of what it is to be a Lutheran. Since God’s love and forgiveness come to us as free gifts, we can live serving God not fearfully because we have to, but gratefully because we want to.
Prepared by Walter and Lynn Blenderman;
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