Weekly Announcements for the week of May 10, 2026
6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 05-10-2026
Christian friends, God’s heart is for you, God’s children. God sent the Savior to deliver you by love. God sent the Spirit to direct you in your loving. And God sends you as the embodiment of God’s love for others. Contrary to what the world offers, it is love that is the very power of life, it is the way that life triumphs over death, defeats sin’s power, and conquers our inner turmoil. If we are not loving, then we are not in a right relationship with God. We have a life’s journey to practice becoming more obedient, more authentic, and more effective in our loving and, in doing so, to discover the true meaning of our life, to really be alive.
TODAY
9:00AM All Saints Choir warm-up.
10:00AM + EASTER SEASON WORSHIP + (in person and online)
11:20AM All Saints Choir rehearsal?
MOTHER’S DAY. Today we celebrate mothers and mother figures, grandmothers and great grandmothers, daughters and sisters, young and old, and especially those who are in the Lord. In truth, this is a day that holds both joys and sorrows, expectations and longings, words spoken and much left unsaid. May we pray for those who have birthed us, who have nurtured us, who have pushed us and protected us, who have been tender and strong toward us, who have given us the love of God in our everyday lives, and who have prayed us up in good times and bad.
GRATEFUL Christians are always LOVING Christians!
Beyond support of our 2026 Budget ($187,927 is what we envision spending this year) are those opportunities for special giving on behalf of others. They include:
ELCA World Hunger Appeal (meeting international, national, and local hunger and poverty needs).
We have received $1,407 to date. Your love is showing!
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).
We received $40.00 last Sunday and $481 to date. Lives are being changed!
Mission Offering (For January 1 – June 30 it is Sisters of St. Joseph Refugee Housing Project. We sent them $579.65 in 2024.) We received $10 last Sunday and $268 to date. Help welcome others!
“God’s Global Barnyard” is an ELCA development project to fight poverty. We have received $20 to date.
On this date, May 10, in 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated at the age of 77 years as South Africa’s first black President, marking the end of white minority rule and the beginning of a democratic era. During his oath of office, Mandela pledged to be faithful to the Republic of South Africa, to uphold its Constitution, and to devote himself to the well-being of all its people. In turbulent and troubled times throughout our world, let us celebrate and find hope in remembering that some leaders have it right in their hearts and then do the right thing.
ThiS week At st. peTer’s
Monday, 7:00PM CHURCH COUNCIL meeting in person or online
Wednesday, 10:30AM Senior Ministry “Games and Social Activity” in Rhoda Hall. Join the fellowship!
Thursday… Ascension of Jesus [Luke 24:44-53] .
Thursday, 7:30PM AL-ANON STEP GROUP. Find and share support to overcome codependence!
Friday, 6:30PM Girl Scout troops.
Saturday, 12 noon Rental event in Rhoda Hall.
What’s Happening…
May 17… 7th SUNDAY OF EASTER. The Rev. Mark Bethala will preach.
Hybrid Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
May 24… DAY OF PENTECOST: Worship + Picnic here at St. Peter’s!
Pastor David Maddox II will preach. Holy Baptism! New members! Bring food + friends!
We invite you to wear bright red, yellow, orange, and hot pink as we celebrate the fire of the
Holy Spirit that filled, fired, and poured out of those 120 believers.
May 29 – May 30… The Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod (ELCA) will meet for its annual Assembly at
Trinity Lutheran in Lansdale. We need three delegates to help represent us! Contact the Pastors.
May 31… THE HOLY TRINITY. Hybrid Worship in person and online at 10:00AM.
June 4… Scholarship Committee bus trip to Sight and Sound Theatres in Lancaster, PA to see “JOSHUA”.
Just a few seats are left on the bus… contact Carol Chatman.
June 14… PENTECOST 2: SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION / Bear Creek Camp.
We’ll have a guest preacher and light refreshments or a luncheon as we celebrate our students and
welcome some of the staff from our overnight camp ministry in the Pocono Mountains.