Weekly Announcements for August 3, 2025
PENTECOST 8 08-03-2025
“Set your mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.”
We may intellectually agree with these words of St. Paul (found in our Second Lesson) proclaiming that, through our baptism, we are joined with Christ in his death and resurrection, raised up to new understandings and attitudes and actions that are different from the world. It sounds good. But are we willing to humble ourselves and submit to this new reality that we have received… are we seeking to strip off our old selves and clothe ourselves with the new self that is renewed in the image of its Creator… can we commit ourselves to stay on course as we bear the name, spirit, and mission of Jesus Christ? Worldly values and worldly urges continue to entice and seduce us. Be careful – If you don’t stand up in Christ, you might fall for anything.
TODAY
10:00AM + PENTECOST SEASON WORSHIP + (in person and online)
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).
We have received $1,110.00 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).
$20.00 last week. We have received $749.50 to date.
Mission Offering (July 1 – December 31 it is Lutheran Settlement House, 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 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. We have received $10.00 to date. [For January 1 – June 30 our Mission Offering was Steven’s Wings Global Youth Adventures a nonprofit organization. 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 and elsewhere. You can give through
St. Peter’s, or online, by mail, or by phone.
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).
2025 DEFICIT REDUCTION. We need 50 St. Peter’s members or friends who will each give $160 in addition to their regular offering support this year. We have received $1,855 to date. Our goal is $8000. The contribution does not need to be given in one payment. Please mark your gift as “Deficit”.
(1) Where are your riches? (Name three) (2) What are priorities for your life right now? (Choose two)
a. in my children a. a good time
b. in my friends b. a good marriage / family
c. in my bank account c. having nice things
d. in my education d. getting ahead
e. in my job advancement e. being true to myself
f. in a good self-image f. finding spiritual fulfillment
g. in a strong body g. getting / keeping my health in good order
h. in some beautiful memories h. making a contribution to humanity
i. in my family i. making lots of money
j. in my faith j. being popular or famous
k. a different answer k. a different answer
(3) How would you like to be remembered? (Pick one) (4) Where would you like to leave your riches?
a. as one who had a lot a. to my family, my friends, or my pet
b. as one who gave a lot b. to a charitable cause I believe in
c. as one who built it all single-handedly c. to build a memorial at my church
a. as one who enjoyed what he / she had d. to my college / school / organization
b. as one who surrendered to God e. to overseas missions
c. a different answer f. to the government
g. a different answer
ThiS week At st. peTer’s
Wednesday, 10:30AM Senior Ministry “Games and Social Activity” in Rhoda Hall. Join the fellowship!
Thursday, 7:30PM AL-ANON STEP GROUP. Find and share support to overcome codependence!
Friday, 8:30AM Senior Food Box distribution.
Saturday, 3:00PM Funeral and funeral meal rental.
What’s Happening…
August 3… PENTECOST 9. Worship in person and online at 10:00AM,
Memorial Gathering rental, 1:00PM
August 13, August 27… Whole Foods fresh produce distributions, 10:30AM.
August 16… Wedding rental of the Sanctuary.
August 17… PENTECOST 10. Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
Pastor Clesha Staten preaching, Pastor Bob Holum presiding at Holy Communion
August 24… PENTECOST 11. Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
Pastor Gwen King preaching and presiding at Holy Communion.
August 31… PENTECOST 12. Labor Day Sunday. Worship in person and online, 10:00AM.
September 28… 95th Anniversary Worship + Meal, 10:00AM.
BISHOP BRYAN PENMAN, Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of ELCA, will be our guest preacher.
We welcome all who have come to worship! Join our family, share God’s love.