Our Congregation

GOD'S WORK, OUR HANDS

Led by the Holy Spirit, we go forth as a Family of Faith proclaiming and celebrating the lifegiving and freeing power
of God's unconditional love in Jesus Christ to all people.

We invite your to partner with us in our mission here in God's Vineyard.

Christian Outreach

• Support E.L.C.A. World Hunger Appeal
•Support Synodical Program “Haiti Pigs and Pastors”
• School scholarship assistance for teen in Haiti

• Support God’s Table ministry to Beach homeless and disenfranchised
• Visit the sick and shut-in
• Communion for the home-bound

“...I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me...
Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.”

Fellowship

• Coffee/fellowship time between Sunday Worship services
• Monday Morning Work Crew
• Congregational Dinners
• Congregational Events
• Lenten Meals
• "LET'S GO!" Outings (Sally's Excursions)

Peace Garden

The Peace Garden is an area provided on the church property for the placement of cremains at no cost to members, associate members and friends of the congregation. Please contact the Church office for further details.

Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11:25-26a)

Serving Our Lord

Some of the ways the St. Peter church family uses our time and talents:
• Acolytes • Lay Readers • Lay Assistants • Altar Guild • Transportation
• Web-Site • Maintenance • Visiting • Ushers • Teaching
• Witnessing • Choir • Office Help • Prayer Chain
• Prayer Shawl Ministry • Greeters • Quilting
• Committees

Monday Work Crew

Each Monday morning at 9:00 AM, volunteers gather to accomplish various church family chores:
Cleaning • Office work • Yard care • Outreach projects
• Sewing • Cooking • Carpentry • Repairs • Painting
• Plumbing • Electrical • Renovations
• Fellowship!

Christian Education

Adult Church School
• Bible Study ~ Book of Faith
• Seasonal Topics of Interest
The Christian Education Committee strives to organize and provide a variety of educational opportunities for people of all ages to know and experience God; to live and understand his promises; and to grow and serve in his love. Programs are designed to provide positive learning experiences, opportunities for fellowship, and the building of community and faith.

The Enduring Gift Fund

The interest from this Fund is used to support local benevolent causes. Local organizations that have benefitted from this Fund include: Gabriel House, Habitat for Humanity, OASIS Teen Shelter, Lifeline Family Center, St. Vincent de Paul, Life Education & Counseling Center, Harvest Time Ministries, Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO), God's Table, Grace Place, and Immokalee Friendship House.

You may contribute to this Fund at any time. Your gifts added to the principal of this Fund will be greatly appreciated as they will continue to help those in need.
Bequests should mention: Enduring Gift Fund of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Ft. Myers Beach, FL.

Our Island Ministry

During the Winter months, the population of our island increases from the usual 7,500 to about 50,000 and we are blessed with a church filled with visitors! One of our main emphases in ministry is to provide a “church away from church” for those of you who come to worship with us. It does not matter to us whether you are staying for a few days or several months - when you enter our doors, you are a real part of our family! During your stay on the island, if you need pastoral assistance of any kind, please do not hesitate to call the office and we will try to meet that need as best we can.

Women of the ELCA (WELCA)

• Supports Nations Association of Fort Myers to minister to area needy
• Prays for needs of the congregation and community
• Collects donations for Lutheran World Relief Blanket Fund
• Collects and delivers Christmas food and gifts for AIDS families
• Makes lap quilts for AIDS, Hope Hospice, Alzheimer’s & other local patients •
Fills Salvation Army Christmas stockings for local children
• Supports OASIS Youth & Family Center
• Supports Harlem Heights Thrift Store
• Collects Campbell product labels for Beach Elementary School
• Collects used postage stamps for Florida Lutheran Retirement Center, Deland, FL
• Collects pop-top tabs for Ronald McDonald House at HealthPark
• Collects soap for Lutheran World Relief
• Collects used greeting and Christmas cards for craft project at Redeemer Lutheran Church
• Prepares Christmas Luncheon and program for ladies and friends of the congregation
• Supports Lifeline Family Center (crisis pregnancy)
• Supports Harvest Time Ministries (migrant worker ministry)
• Supports World Day of Prayer and Church Women United
• Arranges Life-Line health screenings for the congregation and community
• Participates in WELCA Caloosa Conference events
• Supports Immokalee Friendship House (migrant worker ministry)

Church Administration

• Professional office manager • Council and Committees • 50+ Volunteers

Community Outreach

• Ecumenical Meetings and Worship services
• Provide parking for Community events
• Weekly Narc-Anon meeting
• Twice Weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
• Emergency shelter
• Polling (voting) Site
• Health Screenings
• Meetings of Condo Associations
• Lutheran Outdoor Ministry
• Weekly Kiwanis Club meetings