Weekly Announcements for the week of October 18, 2026
Welcome to St. Peter’s. When babies are born there is a friendly tug-of-war between families as to which parent the baby most resembles. She looks just like her mother! She has her father’s eyes! He has his father’s hair! His ears definitely come from her side of the family! Jesus takes us deeper than just our physical appearance. Whose likeness do you bear? Is it the likeness and image of God, who has created you? What, then, will you render to God? When we do only as we please or only what will please the world, we usually don’t please God. Pleasing God requires our sincere love, our trusting faith, our humble obedience, our entire lives. What belongs to God? All that I have, all that I am, all that I seek. Anything less than that is too little.
TODAY
9:00AM All Saints Choir warm-up.
10:00AM + PENTECOST SEASON WORSHIP + (in person and online)
11:45AM All Saints Choir rehearsal.
12:30PM From the Throne Ministries worship in Knapp Chapel (rental).
- PETER’S CHURCH COUNCIL (10/12): (1) approved minutes of 9/14 Council meeting; (2) did not have January – September financial report for review; (3) received a report from Pastor Neil about necessary boiler repair and voted to not pay $189 for a recent “boiler service call” that was not legitimately offered by an identified plumbing firm or accepted; (4) received summary of Halloween Party plans; (5) discussed the need for more ushers. We are grateful for the elected Council members who are committed to help lead and serve our St. Peter’s Church! As 2027 approaches, YOU might be willing to be a candidate for election at our Annual Meeting. Speak to a current Council member or to the Pastors.
“Clothed in the Word – Know Your Worth” Proverbs 31
It was another soggy Sunday outside (fifth in a row?)… and there was a sloppy Eagles game on early TV to try to cope with (third heartache in a row for fans?). But we sang and prayed and listened and got inspired and shared joys and hugs and a holy meal upstairs and a happy meal downstairs. Thanks to all who planned, provided, invited, participated, and helped celebrate women of faith (and men too!) who find their true worth in being created by God, redeemed by the death and resurrection of Jesus, and lovingly guided by the Holy Spirit God-given identity It was truly a wonderful Annual Women’s Day at St. Peter’s…
Render unto Caesar… Render unto God…
Beyond support of our 2026 Budget ($187,927 is what we envision spending) are those opportunities for special giving on behalf of others. You can also give directly online to most of these:
ELCA World Hunger: $2,436 to date.
Lutheran Charities (KenCrest Services, Lutheran Settlement House, and Gemma Services, three service ministries in the Philadelphia metropolitan area): $1,056 to date.
St. Peter’s Mission Offering [July 1 – December 31]: Pure Heart Mission, a grassroots neighborhood charitable organization begun by local resident Lamar Glover. $285 to date.
“God’s Global Barnyard” (an ELCA development project that involves sending chickens, goats, cows, and other animals and items somewhere in the world to overcome poverty. $20 to date.
Lutheran Disaster Response and Lutheran World Relief: $225 to date.
ThiS week At st. peTer’s
Tuesday, 6:00PM Oak Lane Wildcat cheerleaders in Rhoda Hall.
Tuesday, 7:00PM LOVE REVOLUTION Team meets with Synod Coach on Zoom.
Wednesday… ELCA Youth Gathering priority registration begins for summer of 2017!
Wednesday, 9:30AM Senior Ministry “Sister Talk” Discussion and Study. Men are also invited.
Wednesday, 10:30AM Whole Foods fresh produce distribution in Rhoda Hall to the community.
Thursday, 6:00PM Oak Lane Wildcat cheerleaders in Rhoda Hall.
Thursday, 7:30PM AL-ANON STEP GROUP. Find and share support to overcome codependence!
Friday, 6:30PM Girl Scout troops.
What’s Happening…
October 25… Reformation Sunday. Worship at 10:00AM (in person and online).
October 31… HalloweeN PaRtY, 12:00 noon – 3PM. $1 admission fee.
November 1… All Saints Sunday. Worship at 10:00AM (in person and online).
We will remember with a lighted candle, a chime of bells, and our tears and thanksgiving the
members of our St. Peter’s congregation who have completed their life’s journey since last All
Saints Sunday:
Keep the faith… but not to yourself.