Weekly Announcements for the week of February 1, 2026.
4TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 02-01-2026
Most every person on this earth is interested in happiness. Rich and poor, young and old, male and female, we all want to experience some happiness. We all want it, look for it, and try to find it and keep it. We may look to other people. Certain places, events, and activities. Health or safety or freedom. Success, however we define it. Things, things, and more things. Happiness is different things to different people. For most of us, happiness is also quite elusive. It is fleeting and fading. It never seems to last. A lot of people spend a whole lifetime trying to find happiness that is so circumstantial.
When Jesus gave his “inaugural address” to his newly gathered disciples, he started with a blueprint for happiness. But he lifted up true joy rather than temporary happiness. Joy is the assurance that God loves you and is with you in any and all circumstances, good or bad. True joy is trusting that God is not so distant, deaf, and distracted that God will fail to take care of you, even when the circumstances are unhappy. You can be joyful and unhappy at the same time. You can also be “happy” in a worldly way but desperate for joy that has depth and quality and endurance.
Are you searching for happiness that is circumstantial and temporary at best? Or have you already discovered the blessing of true joy that comes from knowing, loving, and trusting God no matter what?
O Lord, may your light and your love illumine my path and order my steps today.
TODAY
9:00AM All Saints Choir warm-up for worship.
10:00AM + Epiphany Season Worship + (in person and online)
PEACE REST ETERNAL LIFE
We are thanking God for the life and the faith of our brother-in-Christ Anthony Henson, who officially joined St. Peter’s in 2001 and who completed his earthly journey on January 26. By our prayers and love, let us help shoulder the grief of his family and friends. We give thanks for Christ’s resurrection victory and resurrection promise!
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.
Friday, 6:30PM Girl Scout troops.
What’s Happening…
Month of February… BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Discover. Celebrate. Commit to the future.
You are invited to wear Afrocentric clothing or appropriately messaged shirts this month.
We are planning for brief Black History moments during worship each of the four Sundays.
February 8… 5TH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY. Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
February 9… CHURCH COUNCIL meeting (on Zoom) with Pastor Linda Manson present, 7:00PM.
February 14… WOMEN’S MINISTRY “Gathering”, 11:00AM.
February 15… TRANSFIGURATION OF JESUS. Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
Vitality Survey Sunday. Guest Preacher: Rev. Linda Manson, preaching… sharing results in Rhoda Hall during meal after worship.
2025 ANNUAL REPORTS due for March 1 Annual Congregational Meeting.
February 18… ASH WEDNESDAY, FIRST DAY OF LENT. Repent and Renew!
February 22… FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT.
February 25 + March 4, 11, 18, 25… Online Lenten Study with Pastor Clesha Staten.
March 1… Annual Congregational Meeting after worship in the Sanctuary. Adopt our 2026 Budget. Elect Church Council. Receive reports. Give thanks for God’s grace…
June 4… Scholarship Committee bus trip to Sight and Sound Theatres in Lancaster, PA to see “JOSHUA”. Lunch at Shady Maples. Our Scholarship Committee is asking for $175 per person. Contact Carol
Chatman or Jerona Rice to submit your name and a deposit.
ICE STORMS TO PRAY ABOUT IN THE U.S.A.
(1) The icy weather – Deep freeze causing hardship and struggle across much of our nation.
(2) The I.C.E. “military” – Untrained, undisciplined, and unaccountable for violence and murder
against non-criminal immigrants and innocent citizens.
(3) The chilling effect of our President’s empty heart, frazzled mind, abusive greed, and
unlimited truth-bending as he tries to control our nation and conquer the world.