|  Members of PEP 55+ (People Enjoying People) meet monthly to enjoy social gatherings, excursions to new places as well as gathering for learning. In June we traveled to Luther Seminary for a tour and lunch. On July 24 we went to the Minnesota Arboretum for a tour of those beautiful grounds and lunch. Twenty Seniors traveled to Holden Village, a Lutheran Retreat Center in Northern Washington State for a five day stay in August. Recently, we held a Mardi Gras Party with entertainment. We enjoy being together!
Our Purpose: To encourage one another, to be faithful in our relationship to Christ and others.
Our Vision: To not only get together for Bible Study, friendship, and fun but to gather for a purpose of service as well.
Our Ministry Team: Bette & Gene Bealka, Pastor Keith & Marlene Lentz, Donna & Ray Lundgren, Donna Peterson, Carol & Jean Rosenwinkel, Jean & Ron Schad, Barb & Dave Shaw, Nadji Sutherlund.
PEP is a ministry that is a vivacious growing 55+ in age caring, loving, and giving, individuals. Here are some programs that we have participated in:
- Advent Vespers
- Bell Ringers
- Coffee Hour
- Food shelf volunteers
- Holden Village
- Meals on Wheels volunteers
- December PEP Holiday Party
- Pack food for Feed My Starving Children
We'd love to have you join us!
Contact Pastor Keith Lentz at 439-5704.
Upcoming Events:
March 29 - The Thorn - On March 29th, we will attend the presentation of "The Thorn" at North Heights Lutheran Church. We will attend the afternoon performance at 3:00 p.m. We will meet at OSLC at 2:15 to share rides. The cost is $19.00 per person. Tickets are limited. You may sign up on one of the PEP bulletin boards.
April 14 - Our Commitment to Feed Our Starving Children continues. We will gather at OSLC at 8:30 a.m. to pool rides to the site. Please sign up on the PEP bulletin board.
May 19 - Coffee and Dessert - The PEP group will gather for coffee and dessert in the gathering area of OSLC on Monday, May 19th at 1:00 p.m. A special program is being planned.
"Seniors on Saturday Morning": This small group will be meeting for brunch and discussion. We will be using the book No Wrinkles on the Soul by Richard L. Morgan. Join us for fellowship and a meaningful time together. Starting Fall 2007.
Aging Splendidly Luncheon Series: Second Thursday of the Month, September through May.
11:00 Health Check (optional)
11:30 Lunch
12:30 Speaker
These monthly luncheon seminar series are held at Immanuel Lutheran Church and will focus on exploring some of the deeper spiritual themes as well as other important issues arising in older life. It is meant to be an inter-generational program for residents of the St. Paul community. If you are interested in going, contact Pastor Keith at 651-439-5704 ext. 32.
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