St. Peter's Weekly Update | Oct. 4, 2026
Here's what's happening around St. Peter's this week.

Alaina Mishler • Office Manager
September 25, 2026

3 Minute Read
Welcome to the weekly update 👋
This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days.
Featured This Week

Handcrafted Calling Training | God has made you with particular gifts, experiences, relationships, and opportunities. Handcrafted Calling is designed to help you pay attention to those things and consider where God may be inviting you to serve. The training begins Wednesday, October 14, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. and continues on Wednesdays through November 18.

If the Serving Challenge has left you asking, “What does serving actually look like for me?” this is a good next step. You do not need to know the answer before you come.

Sign-Up for Handcrafted Calling

Foundations New Member Class | Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM. It's an introduction to St. Peter's and the faith we share in Jesus Christ, with a meal and time to meet new people. If you're exploring membership or just getting to know the congregation, bring your questions and come as you are.

Join Foundations

Trunk or Treat | Saturday, October 31 · 5:45–7:00 pm Help us fill the parking lot with candy, decorated trunks, and a warm welcome for our neighbors. Donate candy, host a trunk, or simply bring your kids, grandkids, and friends to trick-or-treat.

Sign-Up to Trunk or Donate Candy
This Week
Sunday, October 4th
  • 9:00 & 11:15am Worship Services
  • Discipleship Time 10:15-11am - Age-specific groups to grow in faith
Tuesday, October 6th
  • Knitters & Quilters Group 9-11am
  • Harbor Group 6-8pm - College students and young adults
Wednesday, October 7th
  • After-School Hangout Begins 3-5pm - Weekly time for friends and faith for Middle and High school students
Thursday, October 8th
  • Adult Bible Study w/ Caroline Stern at The Brook 10am
  • St. Peter’s Volleyball Home game vs Calvary 5:30pm
Saturday, October 10th
  • Harbor Trip to Uncle John’s Cider Mill - connect with the group on GroupMe
Looking Ahead
  • Oct. 11: First Communion preparation begins during Discipleship Time
  • Oct. 11: Middle School Youth Group, 5:30–7:00 pm
  • Oct. 11: Foundations New Member Class, 6:00–8:00 pm
  • Oct. 14: Handcrafted Calling Training begins, 6:00–7:30 pm
  • Oct. 15–16: No School, Professional Development
  • Oct. 16: Harvest Dinner, 4:30–7:00 pm
  • Oct. 17: CGV Building Cleaning Volunteer Day, 9:00 am–noon
  • Oct. 18: Guatemala Mission Team Interest Invitation
  • Oct. 23: Half Lock-In - Middle and High School
  • Oct. 31: Trunk or Treat

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Services: Sundays at 9:00 AM & 11:15 AM
408 W. Bellevue St. Big Rapids, MI 49307


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