Weekly Announcements for PENTECOST 5 07-13-2025

PENTECOST 5 07-13-2025

LOVE,
not hatred;
CONCERN,
not indifference;
SELF-GIFT,
not egoism
will solve both our giant human problem
and our day-to-day difficulties.

• Mother Teresa

TODAY
9:00AM All Saints Choir warm-up for worship.
10:00AM + PENTECOST SEASON WORSHIP + (in person and online)
Wear your church around town. We are still receiving orders and deposits for the “95th Anniversary” t-shirts, $20 total. Thank you, Carol Chatman (coordination) and Janice Henderson (shirt maker).

LOVE, NOT HATE. PEACE, NOT VIOLENCE.

MERCY, NOT GREED. JUSTICE, NOT ABUSE.
HUMILITY, NOT ARROGANCE. GOD’S TRUTH, NOT LIES.

THE WAY OF JESUS, NOT JUST “MY WAY”.

Gifted with love we have not earned, we generously extend it to others.

Beyond support of our 2025 Budget (we anticipate spending $186,576.82) are special opportunities: ELCA World Hunger Appeal (meeting international, national, and local hunger and poverty needs). $15.00 last week. We have received $995 to date.
Lutheran Charities Appeal (assisting three local social ministry organizations – KenCrest Services, Lutheran Settlement House, and Gemma Services – that serve thousands of neighbors with various needs). $5.00 last week. We have received $584.50 to date.
Mission Offering (For July 1 – December 31 it is Lutheran Settlement House, located in the Northern Liberties / Fishtown section of Philadelphia. Our Church Council elected to give them additional support; they are also one of our 3 Lutheran Charity Appeal organizations. Founded in 1902, they originally offered assistance of various kinds to Southern and Eastern European immigrants. Today they
continue to offer dignity and justice to all. They provide domestic violence services, homeless services,
food access, senior services and education for various ages. [For January 1 – June 30 our Mission
Offering was Steven’s Wings Global Youth Adventures, a nonprofit organization dedicated to
empowering underserved youth to discover the joys and the how of travel. We received $840.]
Lutheran World Relief (responding to various disasters and tragedies all over the face of this earth).
We have received $50 to date. [A recent disaster you might respond to is the devastating loss of life
and property due to recent flash floods in South Central Texas. You can give through St. Peter’s, or
online, by mail, or by phone.

ThiS week At st. peTer’s

Monday, 7:00PM CHURCH COUNCIL meeting,
Wednesday, 9:30AM Senior Ministry “Sister Talk” Study and Discussion. Men are also invited.
Wednesday, 10:30AM Whole Foods fresh produce distribution in Rhoda Hall.
Thursday, 7:30PM AL-ANON STEP GROUP. Find and share support to overcome codependence!
Friday, 10:00AM Funeral for Rev. Dolores Farinre-Carey (Viewing at 9AM, Meal after funeral).
Saturday, 1:30PM Vernon Park A.A. Step Group anniversary event in Rhoda Hall.
MAKE AMERICA (and the world) HUMAN AGAIN.
2025 DEFICIT REDUCTION. We are looking for 50 St. Peter’s members or friends
who will each give $160 in addition to their regular offering support. We have received $1,835 to date, and
our goal is $8000. The contribution amount does not need to be given in one payment. Please mark your gift as
“Deficit”.

What’s Happening…

June 15 – August 8… BEAR CREEK CAMP. Sign up now for a wonder-filled week at our
Lutheran Church Camp in the Pocono Mountains! The “Philly Connect” base fee will again be
$75; additional items (Camp Store, photo or video) will cost extra. You can register online or on paper.
See the Pastors if you have any questions. We have a few sponsor gifts to help with the camp fee.
July 20… PENTECOST 6. Worship in person and online at 10:00AM. Pastor Bob Holum
preaching.
July 27… PENTECOST 7. Worship in person and online at 10:00AM,
September 28… 95th Anniversary Worship + Meal, 10:00AM.
BISHOP BRYAN PENMAN, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of ELCA, will be our guest preacher.

Don’t love others as others love you.
Love others as Jesus Christ loves you.
In these days of war and rumors of war, hurt and hate, chaos and corruption,